Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky
DistilleryScallywagChugoku Jozo
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.25£50.12
Rating5.00/53.19/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value64/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.19).

Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £50.12)

Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£50.12 vs £56.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.2 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 Togouchi?

Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedHoney

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