Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryScallywagAberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46.9%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£56.25£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £56.

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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £44.95)

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) 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 Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitNuttyOilyMalt ExtractVanilla

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