Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryScallywagStrathclyde
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48%54.2%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£56.25£88.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £89.

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 affordable (£56.25 vs £88.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.95 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

OilyHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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