Waterford Micro Cuvée - Lómhar vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Waterford Micro Cuvée - LómharScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryWaterford DistilleryScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£89.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Waterford Micro Cuvée - Lómhar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Waterford Micro Cuvée - Lómhar

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 £90.

For beginners: Waterford Micro Cuvée - Lómhar is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Waterford Micro Cuvée - Lómhar

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Waterford?

Waterford Micro Cuvée - Lómhar suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Waterford Micro Cuvée - Lómhar

Cooked MashToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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