Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Bell's 12 Year Old - 1991 Year of the Sheep

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Bell's 12 Year Old - 1991 Year of the Sheep
DistilleryScallywagBell's
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.25£59.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bell's 12 Year Old - 1991 Year of the Sheep

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bell's 12 Year Old - 1991 Year of the Sheep

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 £60.

For beginners: Bell's 12 Year Old - 1991 Year of the Sheep is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bell's 12 Year Old - 1991 Year of the Sheep

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 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 Bell's?

Bell's 12 Year Old - 1991 Year of the Sheep is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Bell's 12 Year Old - 1991 Year of the Sheep

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedHoney

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