Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagFettercairn
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£56.25£44.23
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value90/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £56.

For beginners: Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £44.23)

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£44.23 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 Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

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