North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
North British
£75
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Scallywag |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 29 yr | NAS |
| Price | £75.25 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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 £75.
For beginners: North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£75.25 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 £75.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy North?
North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023