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

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

Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryArdmoreScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£52.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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).

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)

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

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.

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

SmokeyFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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