Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
DistilleryScallywagKeeble Cask Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48%45.6%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£56.25£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £83.

For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £82.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 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 Blended?

Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

HoneyMalt ExtractOld WoodVanilla

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