Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)
DistilleryScallywagCragganmore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%60.6%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£56.25£40.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling) is better value at £41 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 £40.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.6%) — may need water
  • 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 Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling) 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 Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)

SmokeyToastedOld WoodMalt ExtractHay-like

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