Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits
DistilleryScallywagBonnington
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%63.5%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£56.25£70.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

Smoke63/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

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 £71.

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 £70.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (63.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£70.95 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 Bonnington?

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits 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 Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

SmokeyNew WoodToastedCoal-gasOily

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