Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryLittlemillScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.86£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £85.

For beginners: Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.86 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 £84.86)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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