Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryCragganmoreScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£75.34£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1991 - 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

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1991 - 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 £75.

For beginners: Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£75.34 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 £75.34)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1991 - 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 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 Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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