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 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56

Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Fettercairn
£42
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Fettercairn |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £41.61 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
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
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)