Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Deanston 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800044) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Deanston 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800044) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
DistilleryScallywagDeanston
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%57.5%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£56.25£59.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Deanston 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800044) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800044) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £60.

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 affordable (£56.25 vs £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Deanston 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800044) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £56.25)
  • 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 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800044) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) 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

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Deanston 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800044) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

ToastedVanillaFresh FruitNuttyOld Wood

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