Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryFettercairnScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.4%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£50.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £51 vs £56.

For beginners: Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £50.95)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - 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 Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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