Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
North British
£86
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 28 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £86.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
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 £86.
For beginners: North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £86.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£86.31 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 North?
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)