Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
Balcones
£87
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £86.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
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 £87.
For beginners: Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£86.95 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 £86.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balcones?
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big 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 Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023