Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13780) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13780) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
DistilleryMannochmoreScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.4%53.1%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£50.95£49
Rating5.00/5

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13780) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13780) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is better value at £49 vs £51.

For beginners: Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13780) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £49)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49 vs £50.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13780) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13780) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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