Kirin Fuji-Sanroku vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Kirin Fuji-SanrokuScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryKirinScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£49.95£56.25
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value90/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Kirin Fuji-Sanroku is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Kirin?

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Kirin Fuji-Sanroku

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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