Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper MonumentScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryHeaven HillScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV63%48%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£79.95£56.25
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value38/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £80.

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

Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (63%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Heaven?

Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument

VanillaToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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