Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryInvergordonScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV54.3%48%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£44.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £45 vs £56.

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — 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 £44.95)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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