Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Aultmore 17 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Aultmore 17 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryScallywagAultmore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%54.9%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£56.25£92.09
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Aultmore 17 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 17 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £92.

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 affordable (£56.25 vs £92.09)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aultmore 17 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£92.09 vs £56.25)
  • 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 17 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Aultmore 17 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedNutty

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