Benriach 2008 / 15 Year Old / The Seasons: Summer / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benriach 2008 / 15 Year Old / The Seasons: Summer / The Whisky Exchange Speyside WhiskyScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBenriachScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£84.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 2008 / 15 Year Old / The Seasons: Summer / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benriach 2008 / 15 Year Old / The Seasons: Summer / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

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 £85.

For beginners: Benriach 2008 / 15 Year Old / The Seasons: Summer / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benriach 2008 / 15 Year Old / The Seasons: Summer / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 2008 / 15 Year Old / The Seasons: Summer / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky 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 Benriach 2008 / 15 Year Old / The Seasons: Summer / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToastedSmokey

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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