Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old
DistilleryScallywagBimber
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%46.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£56.25£53.9
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value56/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old 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 £53.9)

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.9 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Bimber?

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

VanillaOld WoodHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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