Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The CaskScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryEdradourScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.8%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£50.52£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

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 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask 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 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — 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 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask 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

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedDried Fruit

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