Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryScallywagThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%48.5%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£56.25£63.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 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 £64.

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 £63.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.95 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 Sutherland?

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOily

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