Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryMortlachScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.4%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£52.85£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - 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).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £56.

For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.85 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 £52.85)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt ExtractHoneyOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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