Invergordon 19 Year Old 2002 (cask DL16274) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 19 Year Old 2002 (cask DL16274) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryInvergordonScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV51.5%48%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£64.5£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 19 Year Old 2002 (cask DL16274) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 19 Year Old 2002 (cask DL16274) - 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).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £65.

For beginners: Invergordon 19 Year Old 2002 (cask DL16274) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 19 Year Old 2002 (cask DL16274) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.5 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 £64.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 19 Year Old 2002 (cask DL16274) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 19 Year Old 2002 (cask DL16274) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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