Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 10577) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 10577) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Benrinnes
£75
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 10577) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £75.35 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 10577) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 10577) - 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 £75.
For beginners: Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 10577) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 10577) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£75.35 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 £75.35)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 10577) - 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 Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 10577) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023