Invergordon 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 8997) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 8997) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Invergordon
★ 4.00
£82
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Invergordon 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 8997) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £81.65 | £56.25 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 8997) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Invergordon 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 8997) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £82.
For beginners: Invergordon 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 8997) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 8997) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.65 vs £56.25)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £81.65)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 8997) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
Only Invergordon 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 8997) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023