Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryPulteneyScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£57.85£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £58.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.85 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 £57.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L) 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 Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitCitricToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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