Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Forest Whisky Blend Number Twenty Six

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Forest Whisky Blend Number Twenty Six
DistilleryScallywagForest Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48%42%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.25£55.5
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Twenty Six

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Forest Whisky Blend Number Twenty Six

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Forest Whisky Blend Number Twenty Six is better value at £56 vs £56.

For beginners: Forest Whisky Blend Number Twenty Six is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £55.5)

Forest Whisky Blend Number Twenty Six

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£55.5 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Forest?

Forest Whisky Blend Number Twenty Six 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 Forest Whisky Blend Number Twenty Six

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaNew WoodHoney

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