Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9431) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9431) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBladnochScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£86.13£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9431) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9431) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas 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 £86.

For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9431) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9431) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.13 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 £86.13)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9431) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9431) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

HoneyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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