Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
DistilleryScallywagStrathclyde
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48%62.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£56.25£42.52
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is better value at £43 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 £42.52)

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£42.52 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneySolvent

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