Deanston 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10428) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10428) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Deanston
£79
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Deanston 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10428) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.09 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10428) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Deanston 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10428) - 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: Deanston 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10428) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Deanston 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10428) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.09 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 £79.09)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10428) - 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 Deanston 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10428) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023