North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryNorth BritishScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV49.2%48%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£49.68£56.25
Rating5.00/5

North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.68 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 £49.68)

Who should buy North?

North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

VanillaMalt ExtractOld WoodToastedHoney

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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