Littlemill 25 Year Old 1985 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1985 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryLittlemillScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£84.63£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1985 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1985 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 25 Year Old 1985 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1985 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.63 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 £84.63)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1985 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 25 Year Old 1985 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Old WoodMalt ExtractHoney

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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