Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Aultmore
£48
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Aultmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £47.73 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £48 vs £56.
For beginners: Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 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 £47.73)
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£47.73 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (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
Only Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)