Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48%48.1%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£56.25£53.98
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £54 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 £53.98)

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.98 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 North?

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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