Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBrave New SpiritsScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV59.2%48%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£51.97£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £52 vs £56.

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

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£51.97 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • 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 £51.97)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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 Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Malt ExtractToastedSmokeyKippery

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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