Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Ardmore
£44
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £43.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £56.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£43.95 vs £56.25)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £43.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Ardmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 706249 & 706251) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023