La Piautre Fût 124 Collection Antipodes vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

La Piautre Fût 124 Collection AntipodesScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryLa PiautreScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV52.3%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.77£56.25
Rating5.00/5

La Piautre Fût 124 Collection Antipodes

Smoke64/100
Sweetness25/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

La Piautre Fût 124 Collection Antipodes

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 £57.

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

La Piautre Fût 124 Collection Antipodes

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£56.77 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 £56.77)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy La?

La Piautre Fût 124 Collection Antipodes 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

Only La Piautre Fût 124 Collection Antipodes

SmokeyToastedFragantLeafy

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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