Bushmills 14 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bushmills 14 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBushmillsScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£51.57£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 14 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bushmills 14 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bushmills 14 Year Old is better value at £52 vs £56.

For beginners: Bushmills 14 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 14 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£51.57 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 £51.57)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 14 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Bushmills 14 Year Old

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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