Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryScallywagThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%60.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£56.25£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 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 £49.95)

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Speyside?

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ChocolateSherriedCooked Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Dried Fruit

Only Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedTobacco

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