Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Longmorn
£51
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 55.4% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £51.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £51 vs £56.
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.25 vs £51.13)
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.13 vs £56.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)