Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Old Family Distilling
£60
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Old Family Distilling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £59.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
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: Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon 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 £59.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.99 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 Old?
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon