Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Forest Distillery Single Malt WhiskyScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryForest DistilleryScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£84.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky

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 £85.

For beginners: Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Forest?

Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Only Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky

VanillaToastedHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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