Deanston 14 Year Old Organic vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Deanston 14 Year Old OrganicScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryDeanstonScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.3%48%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£59.74£56.25
Rating4.25/55.00/5

Deanston 14 Year Old Organic

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value71/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Deanston 14 Year Old Organic

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £60.

For beginners: Deanston 14 Year Old Organic is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Deanston 14 Year Old Organic

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.74 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £59.74)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 14 Year Old Organic 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 Deanston 14 Year Old Organic

VanillaFresh FruitToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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