Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky
DistilleryScallywagSpirit of Hven
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeBlended MaltCorn
ABV48%45.6%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.25£50.5
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky is better value at £51 vs £56.

For beginners: Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky 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 £50.5)

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.5 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Spirit?

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Corn character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky

VanillaHoneyNew WoodFresh FruitToasted

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