Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryScallywagHeroes & Heretics
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%55.3%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£56.25£60.21
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)

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 £60.

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 £60.21)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£60.21 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 Speyside?

Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedHoneyFresh Fruit

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