Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Craigellachie
£57
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £56.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £57.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £56.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.95 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)