Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside WhiskyScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryDailuaineScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£69.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

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 £70.

For beginners: Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitNuttyHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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