Hazelburn 10 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Hazelburn 10 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistillerySpringbankScallywag
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£59.95£56.25
Rating4.55/55.00/5

Hazelburn 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value76/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Hazelburn 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.55).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £60.

For beginners: Hazelburn 10 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £59.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Hazelburn 10 Year Old

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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