Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2006 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2006 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Port Dundas
£89
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2006 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Scallywag |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 48% |
| Age | 16 yr | NAS |
| Price | £89.21 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2006 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2006 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
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 £89.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2006 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.21 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 £89.21)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2006 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2006 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023