Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1% vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryEdradourScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.5%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£48.95£56.25
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value82/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1% is better value at £49 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £48.95)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1% 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.

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

Both taste of

Cooked FruitSherriedChocolate

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%

ToastedOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Dried Fruit

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