Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Fettercairn
£42

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £41.61 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £56.
For beginners: Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.61 vs £56.25)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £41.61)
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4349) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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
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