Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Auchentoshan
£48
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Scallywag |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £47.77 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £48 vs £56.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£47.77 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 £47.77)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023