Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryArdmoreScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£77.9£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £78.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£77.9 vs £56.25)
  • 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 affordable (£56.25 vs £77.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) 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 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

SmokeyMedicinalOilyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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