Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryScallywagLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%52%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£56.25£77.5
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £78.

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 £77.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.5 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 Inchfad?

Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokeyVanillaToastedNutty

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