Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryAultmoreScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45.5%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£49.95£56.25
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) 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 Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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