Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBimberScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.3%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£53.9£56.25
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value56/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old is better value at £54 vs £56.

For beginners: Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.9 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £53.9)

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

VanillaOld WoodHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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