Masthouse Single Malt (Double Pot Distilled) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Masthouse Single Malt (Double Pot Distilled)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£52.5£56.25
Rating4.80/55.00/5

Masthouse Single Malt (Double Pot Distilled)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Masthouse Single Malt (Double Pot Distilled)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).

Masthouse Single Malt (Double Pot Distilled) is better value at £53 vs £56.

For beginners: Masthouse Single Malt (Double Pot Distilled) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Masthouse Single Malt (Double Pot Distilled)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£52.5 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £52.5)

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt (Double Pot Distilled) 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 Masthouse Single Malt (Double Pot Distilled)

ToastedMalt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitNutty

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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