Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & RuddScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBlair AtholScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeScotchBlended Malt
ABV57.8%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£88.5£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £89.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.5 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 £88.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 303637) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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