Royal Brackla 2012 / 9 Year Old / Banyuls Cask / The Guerilla Cask Highland Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 2012 / 9 Year Old / Banyuls Cask / The Guerilla Cask Highland Whisky
Royal Brackla
£81
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Royal Brackla 2012 / 9 Year Old / Banyuls Cask / The Guerilla Cask Highland Whisky | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Royal Brackla | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £80.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 2012 / 9 Year Old / Banyuls Cask / The Guerilla Cask Highland Whisky
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Royal Brackla 2012 / 9 Year Old / Banyuls Cask / The Guerilla Cask Highland Whisky
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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 £81.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 2012 / 9 Year Old / Banyuls Cask / The Guerilla Cask Highland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 2012 / 9 Year Old / Banyuls Cask / The Guerilla Cask Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£80.95 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 £80.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 2012 / 9 Year Old / Banyuls Cask / The Guerilla Cask Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Royal Brackla 2012 / 9 Year Old / Banyuls Cask / The Guerilla Cask Highland Whisky
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023