Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Auchroisk
£85
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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 £85.
For beginners: Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 13302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023