Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended WhiskyScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryVarious DistilleriesScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£59.25£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £59.

For beginners: Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.25 vs £56.25)
  • 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 affordable (£56.25 vs £59.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Alness?

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

SmokeyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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