Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16916) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16916) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryFettercairnScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£56.99£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16916) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16916) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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 £57.

For beginners: Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16916) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16916) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.99 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £56.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16916) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16916) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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