Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye
Ross & Squibb
£53

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ross & Squibb | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 48% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £53.11 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye is better value at £53 vs £56.
For beginners: Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.11 vs £56.25)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.25 vs £53.11)
Who should buy Rossville?
Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 Rossville Union 5 Year Old Straight Rye
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023