Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryScallywagClynelish
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%49.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£56.25£90.6
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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 £91.

For beginners: Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £90.6)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£90.6 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

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