Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Dalmore
£54
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 59% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £53.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £54 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 £53.83)
Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.83 vs £56.25)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — 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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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
Only Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)