Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 vs Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagAberlour
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.1%46%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£49£40.37
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £49.

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49 vs £40.37)

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.37 vs £49)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Sherried

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

ChocolateDried FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractOld Wood

Where to buy

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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