Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balblair
£48
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £48 vs £56.
For beginners: Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - 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 £47.95)
Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.95 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 Balblair?
Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - 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
Only Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 13291) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)