Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagDalmore
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£56.25£41.14
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner80/100
Value97/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £56.

For beginners: Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £41.14)

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£41.14 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitOld Wood

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