Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Irish Single Malt #2 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Irish Single Malt #2 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryScallywagThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48.6%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£56.25£58.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Irish Single Malt #2 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Irish Single Malt #2 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £59.

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 affordable (£56.25 vs £58.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Irish Single Malt #2 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.95 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 Irish?

Irish Single Malt #2 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Irish Single Malt #2 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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