Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagFettercairn
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£56.25£40.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £56.

For beginners: Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £40.95)

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - 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 Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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