Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryScallywagInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48%63.6%
AgeNAS16 yr
Price£56.25£55.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value89/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £56 vs £56.

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £55.95)

Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£55.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (63.6%) — may need water

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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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