Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Benrinnes
£57
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £56.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
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 £57.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.95 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 £56.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023