Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3% vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryEdradourScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.3%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£50.52£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3% is better value at £51 vs £56.

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.52 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — 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 £50.52)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3% 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 Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%

Fresh FruitVanillaCitricHoneyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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