Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryClynelishScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.8%48%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£90.6£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £91.

For beginners: Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£90.6 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 £90.6)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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