Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Macduff 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13798) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Macduff 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13798) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagMacduff
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£56.25£41.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Macduff 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13798) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value72/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13798) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Macduff 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13798) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: Macduff 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13798) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 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 £41.95)

Macduff 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13798) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Macduff?

Macduff 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13798) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Macduff 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13798) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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