Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the CaskScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryEdradourScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.7%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£47.55£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £48 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£47.55 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • 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 £47.55)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaNew Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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