BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018 vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Benriach
★ 4.38
£80
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018 | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.99 | £56.25 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.38).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £80.
For beginners: BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 vs £56.25)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £79.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018 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 BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023