Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Kings County Straight Bourbon

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Kings County Straight Bourbon
DistilleryScallywagKings County
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV48%45%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.25£81.5
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Kings County Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kings County Straight Bourbon

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 £82.

For beginners: Kings County Straight Bourbon is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £81.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kings County Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.5 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 Kings?

Kings County Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Kings County Straight Bourbon

New WoodVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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