Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten GemsScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryAberlourScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.4%48%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£54.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £55 vs £56.

For beginners: Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £54.95)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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 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.

Tasting notes

Only Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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