Arlett Single Malt - Peated vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Arlett Single Malt - PeatedScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryDistillerie Tessendier & FilsScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£57.9£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Arlett Single Malt - Peated

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Arlett Single Malt - Peated

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 £58.

For beginners: Arlett Single Malt - Peated is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Arlett Single Malt - Peated

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.9 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 £57.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Arlett?

Arlett Single Malt - Peated suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Arlett Single Malt - Peated

SmokeyMalt ExtractToastedVanilla

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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