Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryCraigellachieScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£51.69£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) is better value at £52 vs £56.

For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.69 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 £51.69)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) 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 Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNuttyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Explore more