Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11197) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11197) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryInvergordonScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV48.4%48%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£54.1£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11197) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11197) - 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).

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11197) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £54 vs £56.

For beginners: Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11197) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11197) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.1 vs £56.25)

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 £54.1)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11197) - 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 Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11197) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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