Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
Loch Lomond
£53
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 56.9% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £52.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray) is better value at £53 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 £52.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£52.95 vs £56.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — 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 Croftengea?
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray) 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 Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)