Pursuit Double Oak Rye vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Pursuit Double Oak RyeScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryPursuit SpiritsScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV54%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£79.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Pursuit Double Oak Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Pursuit Double Oak Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £80.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Pursuit Double Oak Rye

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Pursuit?

Pursuit Double Oak Rye is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Pursuit Double Oak Rye

ToastedNew WoodNuttyVanilla

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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