Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Barrell Bourbon Batch 36

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Barrell Bourbon Batch 36
DistilleryScallywagBarrell Craft Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV48%57.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.25£93.25
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Barrell Bourbon Batch 36

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Barrell Bourbon Batch 36

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 £93.

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £93.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Barrell Bourbon Batch 36

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£93.25 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 Barrell?

Barrell Bourbon Batch 36 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.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Barrell Bourbon Batch 36

ToastedTobaccoNuttyOld Wood

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