Highland 12 Year Old (Parcel No.7) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Highland 12 Year Old (Parcel No.7) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryThe Single Malts of ScotlandScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£59.74£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Highland 12 Year Old (Parcel No.7) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Highland 12 Year Old (Parcel No.7) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

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 £60.

For beginners: Highland 12 Year Old (Parcel No.7) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Highland 12 Year Old (Parcel No.7) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.74 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 £59.74)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland 12 Year Old (Parcel No.7) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) 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 Highland 12 Year Old (Parcel No.7) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyHay-likeNutty

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Explore more