Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBenriachScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.3%48%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£79.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £80.

For beginners: Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) 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 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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