Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 414) - Ibisco Decanter vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 414) - Ibisco DecanterScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryEdradourScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.1%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£89.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 414) - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 414) - Ibisco Decanter

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 £90.

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 414) - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 414) - Ibisco Decanter suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 2006 (cask 414) - Ibisco Decanter

VanillaHoneyToastedCitricOily

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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