Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagSignatory
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£56.25£48.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £56.

For beginners: Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £48.95)

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Secret?

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToastedOily

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