Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
Drinks by the Dram
£80
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Drinks by the Dram | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £79.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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 £80.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bourbon?
Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) 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 Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023