Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022 vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBelles LiesScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£52.5£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness33/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022 is better value at £53 vs £56.

For beginners: Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£52.5 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 £52.5)

Who should buy Santenay?

Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022

ToastedFresh FruitNuttyCitric

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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