WhistlePig FarmStock Crop No.001 vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

WhistlePig FarmStock Crop No.001Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryWhistlePigScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£86.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

WhistlePig FarmStock Crop No.001

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

WhistlePig FarmStock Crop No.001

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £87.

For beginners: WhistlePig FarmStock Crop No.001 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

WhistlePig FarmStock Crop No.001

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.95 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 £86.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy WhistlePig?

WhistlePig FarmStock Crop No.001 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 WhistlePig FarmStock Crop No.001

ToastedVanillaNew WoodHoney

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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