Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£64
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 48% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £63.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £64.
For beginners: Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£63.95 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 £63.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Sutherland?
Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023