Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Tamnavulin 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 11150) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Tamnavulin 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 11150) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryScallywagTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£56.25£81.49
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Tamnavulin 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 11150) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamnavulin 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 11150) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £81.

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 £81.49)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tamnavulin 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 11150) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.49 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 11150) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Tamnavulin 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 11150) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld WoodNutty

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