Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Tobermory 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 11235) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Tobermory 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 11235) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryScallywagTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£56.25£79.96
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Tobermory 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 11235) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 11235) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £80.

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 £79.96)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tobermory 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 11235) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.96 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 11235) - 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 Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Tobermory 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 11235) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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