Kilchoman 13 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Kilchoman 13 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryKilchomanScallywag
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£80.25£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Kilchoman 13 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Kilchoman 13 Year Old

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 £80.

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

Kilchoman 13 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£80.25 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 £80.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Kilchoman?

Kilchoman 13 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Kilchoman 13 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitToastedVanilla

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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