Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)
DistilleryScallywagBladnoch
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£56.25£40.71
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%) is better value at £41 vs £56.

For beginners: Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%) is more approachable (80/100 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 £40.71)

Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.71 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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