Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15278) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15278) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£56.25£49.94
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15278) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15278) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15278) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15278) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £49.94)

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15278) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.94 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15278) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15278) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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