North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryNorth BritishScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV50.1%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£49.5£56.25
Rating5.00/5

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.5 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £49.5)

Who should buy North?

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateCooked FruitDried Fruit

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