Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Lagavulin
£70
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £69.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £70.
For beginners: Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £56.25)
- −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 affordable (£56.25 vs £69.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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 Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023