Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagCragganmore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£56.25£42.79
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £43 vs £56.

For beginners: Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £42.79)

Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.79 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedCitricHoneyFresh Fruit

Explore more