Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Royal Lochnagar 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Royal Lochnagar 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagLochnagar
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£56.25£43.44
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Royal Lochnagar 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Lochnagar 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Royal Lochnagar 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 vs £56.

For beginners: Royal Lochnagar 10 Year Old 2001 - 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 £43.44)

Royal Lochnagar 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.44 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 Royal?

Royal Lochnagar 10 Year Old 2001 - 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 Royal Lochnagar 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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