Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 7176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 7176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£56.25£46.63
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 7176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 7176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 7176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £56.

For beginners: Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 7176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £46.63)

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 7176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.63 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 7176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 7176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedNutty

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