Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt WhiskyScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryMillstone WhiskyScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryThe NetherlandsScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£64.99£56.25
Rating1.00/55.00/5

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value15/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £65.

For beginners: Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.99 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £64.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Millstone?

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky

SmokeyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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