Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryScallywagLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%58.4%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£56.25£59.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £60.

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 £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokeyNew WoodToastedMedicinalLeathery

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