Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryFettercairnScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£40.95£56.25
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £56.

For beginners: Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £40.95)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (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 Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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