Glendullan 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 310541) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 310541) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlendullanScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.2%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£84.25£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 310541) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 310541) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £84.

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

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 310541) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.25 vs £56.25)
  • 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 affordable (£56.25 vs £84.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glendullan?

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 310541) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Glendullan 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 310541) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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