Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes
★ 4.00
£80
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 48% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £80.
For beginners: Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £56.25)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) 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 Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023