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 Whisky
Various Distilleries
£59

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Various Distilleries | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £59.25 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023