Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Heaven's Door Tennessee BourbonScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryHeaven's DoorScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV42%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£61.49£56.25
Rating3.56/55.00/5

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value58/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.56).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £61.

For beginners: Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.49 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (3.6 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £61.49)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon

VanillaHoneyToastedCooked MashNutty

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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