Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagClynelish
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£56.25£44.45
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £56.

For beginners: Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 £44.45)

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.45 vs £56.25)

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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOilyVanillaHoneyToasted

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