Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryStrathclydeScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV62.1%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£42.52£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is better value at £43 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£42.52 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £42.52)

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneySolvent

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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