Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 182963) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 182963) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
£88
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 182963) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £87.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 182963) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 182963) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
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 £88.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 182963) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 182963) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.95 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 £87.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 182963) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 182963) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023