Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryInvergordonScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV42%48%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£69.46£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £69.

For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.46 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 £69.46)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodToastedNuttyOily

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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