Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagInchgower
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£56.25£41.74
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 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 £41.74)

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.74 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

CitricFresh FruitVanillaMalt ExtractHoney

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