Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Clynelish
£53
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £52.85 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £56.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£52.85 vs £56.25)
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 £52.85)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6401 & 6402) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023