Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
Blinking Owl
★ 3.00
£43
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blinking Owl | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £42.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon is better value at £43 vs £56.
For beginners: Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.95 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 £42.95)
Who should buy Blinking?
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
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