Scallywag 10 Year Old vs Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

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

Scallywag 10 Year OldTempus Fugit Crème de Banane
DistilleryScallywagTempus Fugit
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£44.25£33.5
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Scallywag 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane is better value at £34 vs £44.

For beginners: Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.25 vs £33.5)

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.5 vs £44.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Tempus?

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Scallywag 10 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitNuttyToasted

Only Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

Fresh FruitVanilla

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