Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryScallywagStrathclyde
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48%41%
AgeNAS34 yr
Price£56.25£71.5
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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 £72.

For beginners: Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £71.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.5 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Old WoodHoneyNuttyVanillaToasted

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