Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryDalmoreScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV59%48%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£53.83£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £54 vs £56.

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

Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.83 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — 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 £53.83)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 Dalmore 5 Year Old 2013 (cask 2465) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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