Canmore 12 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Canmore 12 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryCanmoreScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£50.04£56.25
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Canmore 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Canmore 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Canmore 12 Year Old is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Canmore 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Canmore 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£50.04 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £50.04)

Who should buy Canmore?

Canmore 12 Year Old 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 Canmore 12 Year Old

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToastedNutty

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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