Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
DistilleryAberlourScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%53.1%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£40.37£49
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £49.

For beginners: Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.37 vs £49)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49 vs £40.37)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

ChocolateDried FruitHoneyVanilla

Where to buy

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Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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