Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryScallywagTullibardine
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%65.9%
AgeNAS4 yr
Price£56.25£46.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value85/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £47 vs £56.

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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £46.95)

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (65.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

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