Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryMortlachScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.95£56.25
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value80/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) 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 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

HoneyNuttyToastedMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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