Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryScallywagArdmore
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£56.25£52.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £53 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 £52.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokeyFresh FruitHoneyToasted

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