Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1994 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1994 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
DistilleryScallywagBenrinnes
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£56.25£48.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1994 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1994 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1994 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is better value at £49 vs £56.

For beginners: Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1994 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) 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 £48.95)

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1994 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1994 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ChocolateSherriedDried Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Cooked Fruit

Only Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1994 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)

ToastedOld Wood

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