Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagClynelish
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£56.25£52.85
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £56.

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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £52.85)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£52.85 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

LeatheryOld WoodSmokeyToastedNutty

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