Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)
DistilleryScallywagMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£56.25£49.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value80/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 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 £49.95)

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

HoneyNuttyToastedMalt Extract

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