Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Kavalan Distillery Select

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Kavalan Distillery Select
DistilleryScallywagKavalan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandTaiwan
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.25£58.5
Rating5.00/54.25/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Kavalan Distillery Select

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value73/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kavalan Distillery Select

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £59.

For beginners: Kavalan Distillery Select is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £58.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kavalan Distillery Select

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.5 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Kavalan?

Kavalan Distillery Select suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Kavalan Distillery Select

Fresh FruitHoneyToastedVanillaMalt Extract

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