Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn DogsScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBenrinnesScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45%48%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£47£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is better value at £47 vs £56.

For beginners: Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £47)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs 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 - Badly Drawn Dogs

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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