Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryAultmoreScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£42.03£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.03 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £42.03)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (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 Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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