Bordeaux Distilling Noble Rot Botrytis Old Tom Gin 2020 vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bordeaux Distilling Noble Rot Botrytis Old Tom Gin 2020Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBordeaux DistillingScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£42.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Bordeaux Distilling Noble Rot Botrytis Old Tom Gin 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bordeaux Distilling Noble Rot Botrytis Old Tom Gin 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bordeaux Distilling Noble Rot Botrytis Old Tom Gin 2020 is better value at £43 vs £56.

For beginners: Bordeaux Distilling Noble Rot Botrytis Old Tom Gin 2020 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bordeaux Distilling Noble Rot Botrytis Old Tom Gin 2020

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £42.95)

Who should buy Bordeaux?

Bordeaux Distilling Noble Rot Botrytis Old Tom Gin 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Bordeaux Distilling Noble Rot Botrytis Old Tom Gin 2020

HoneyFresh FruitFragantVanilla

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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