Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs North British 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 4314) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023North British 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 4314) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryScallywagNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£56.25£41.81
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

North British 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 4314) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 4314) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

North British 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 4314) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: North British 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 4314) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 £41.81)

North British 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 4314) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.81 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 North?

North British 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 4314) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 North British 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 4314) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractCitric

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