Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Brackla
£56
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £55.66 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £56 vs £56.
For beginners: Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£55.66 vs £56.25)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.25 vs £55.66)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (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 Royal Brackla - The Royal Jubilee Commemorative 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023