Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19625) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19625) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Blair Athol
£79
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19625) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £78.92 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19625) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19625) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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 £79.
For beginners: Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19625) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19625) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£78.92 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 £78.92)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19625) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19625) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023