Mortlach 16 Year Old 1998 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1998 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach
£58
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Mortlach 16 Year Old 1998 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 16 yr | NAS |
| Price | £58.28 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1998 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1998 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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 £58.
For beginners: Mortlach 16 Year Old 1998 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1998 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£58.28 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 £58.28)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1998 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Mortlach 16 Year Old 1998 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023