Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Labourdonnais Lady Blue RumScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryLabourdonnaisScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.25£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum is better value at £47 vs £56.

For beginners: Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£47.25 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £47.25)

Who should buy Labourdonnais?

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum

VanillaToastedNuttyCooked VegetableNew Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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