Ardmore 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryArdmoreScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.5%48%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£41.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £42 vs £56.

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

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£41.95 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 £41.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokeyToastedFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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