Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Auchroisk 15 Year Old 2001 (cask 12230) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Auchroisk 15 Year Old 2001 (cask 12230) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagAuchroisk
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48.4%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£56.25£55.82
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Auchroisk 15 Year Old 2001 (cask 12230) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 15 Year Old 2001 (cask 12230) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchroisk 15 Year Old 2001 (cask 12230) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £56 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 £55.82)

Auchroisk 15 Year Old 2001 (cask 12230) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£55.82 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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 15 Year Old 2001 (cask 12230) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Auchroisk 15 Year Old 2001 (cask 12230) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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