Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£66
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Scallywag |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £65.5 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas 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 £66.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£65.5 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 £65.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - 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 Islay 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 Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023