Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Benrinnes
£42
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £41.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £42 vs £56.
For beginners: Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.95 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 £41.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023