Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice
Blair Athol
£44
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Blair Athol |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £43.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice is better value at £44 vs £56.
For beginners: Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice 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 £43.95)
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£43.95 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice 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
Only Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice