Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBlair AtholScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£52.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £56.

For beginners: Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.95 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 £52.95)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 15574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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