Longmorn 15 Year Old 1999 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1999 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryLongmornScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.9%48%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.4£56.25
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1999 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value70/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1999 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £57.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1999 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£57.4 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £57.4)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1999 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Longmorn 15 Year Old 1999 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaCitric

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Explore more