Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen SpeyScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£44.42£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £56.

For beginners: Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.42 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £44.42)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanillaCitric

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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