Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
£55
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Ardmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 57.4% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) is better value at £55 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 £54.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £56.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Ardmore 'The Green Lady' 10 Year Old (cask 13308) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)