Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Deanston
£51
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 65.2% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £51.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is better value at £51 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 £51.43)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.43 vs £56.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (65.2%) — may need water
- −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 Deanston?
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)