Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 vs Mortlach 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11196) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021Mortlach 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11196) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.1%46%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£49£42.53
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11196) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11196) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11196) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 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 £42.53)

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11196) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.53 vs £49)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11196) - 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11196) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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