Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%43%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£56.25£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory) is better value at £45 vs £56.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 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 £44.5)

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.5 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory) 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 Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitHay-like

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