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)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryFettercairnScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£41.61£56.25
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

Dried FruitSherried

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

Old WoodHoneyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateCooked Fruit

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