Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Balcones Baby Blue Corn

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Balcones Baby Blue Corn
DistilleryScallywagBalcones
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltCorn
ABV48%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.25£49.25
Rating5.00/53.89/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Balcones Baby Blue Corn

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balcones Baby Blue Corn

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.89).

Balcones Baby Blue Corn is better value at £49 vs £56.

For beginners: Balcones Baby Blue Corn is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £49.25)

Balcones Baby Blue Corn

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.25 vs £56.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 Balcones?

Balcones Baby Blue Corn suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Corn character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Balcones Baby Blue Corn

Cooked MashNuttyFresh FruitHoneyToasted

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