Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryScallywagAuchroisk
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£56.25£84.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £85.

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 affordable (£56.25 vs £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.95 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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitOld WoodToasted

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