Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 800187) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 800187) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryAuchroiskScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.8%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£73.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 800187) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 800187) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

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 £74.

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

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 800187) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£73.95 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 £73.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 800187) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) 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 Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 800187) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToastedNutty

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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