Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston
£44
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 48% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £43.99 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £56.
For beginners: Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£43.99 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 £43.99)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (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 Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023