Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Old Family Distilling
£60
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Family Distilling | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £59.99 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
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 £60.
For beginners: Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.99 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 £59.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023