Kings County Straight Bourbon vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Kings County Straight BourbonScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryKings CountyScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV45%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£81.5£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Kings County Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Kings County Straight Bourbon

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 £82.

For beginners: Kings County Straight Bourbon is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Kings County Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.5 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 £81.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Kings?

Kings County Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Kings County Straight Bourbon

New WoodVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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