Ledaig 19 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Ledaig 19 Year Old - Forgotten GemsScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryTobermoryScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40.1%48%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£69.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 19 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Ledaig 19 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

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 £70.

For beginners: Ledaig 19 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ledaig 19 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 19 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Ledaig 19 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeatheryToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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