Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Dumbarton
£86
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Dumbarton |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £85.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £85.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£85.95 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 Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
Only Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)