Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs St Aubin 2004 Agricole Cuvee Grande Reserve Rhum

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023St Aubin 2004 Agricole Cuvee Grande Reserve Rhum
DistilleryScallywagSt Aubin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.25£60.5
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

St Aubin 2004 Agricole Cuvee Grande Reserve Rhum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

St Aubin 2004 Agricole Cuvee Grande Reserve Rhum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £61.

For beginners: St Aubin 2004 Agricole Cuvee Grande Reserve Rhum is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £60.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

St Aubin 2004 Agricole Cuvee Grande Reserve Rhum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.5 vs £56.25)
  • 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 St?

St Aubin 2004 Agricole Cuvee Grande Reserve Rhum 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

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only St Aubin 2004 Agricole Cuvee Grande Reserve Rhum

VanillaHoneyToasted

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