Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£67
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 54.6% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £66.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £67.
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 £66.74)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£66.74 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)