Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagArdmore
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£56.25£42.41
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 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 £42.41)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£42.41 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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Ardmore 9 Year Old 2003 (cask 9341) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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