Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Balvenie
★ 4.48
£81
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 48% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £80.5 | £56.25 |
| Rating | 4.48/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.48).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £81.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£80.5 vs £56.25)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £80.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat 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 Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023