Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen OrdScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.9%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£55.48£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is better value at £55 vs £56.

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

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£55.48 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • 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 £55.48)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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

Only Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaNutty

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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