Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagFettercairn
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£56.25£41.61
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 £41.61)

Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.61 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 Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Old WoodHoneyToasted

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