Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2014 (Parcel No.12) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2014 (Parcel No.12) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Brackla
£60
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2014 (Parcel No.12) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 48% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £59.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2014 (Parcel No.12) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2014 (Parcel No.12) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
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: Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2014 (Parcel No.12) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2014 (Parcel No.12) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.95 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 £59.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2014 (Parcel No.12) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2014 (Parcel No.12) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023