Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
£69
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £69.46 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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 £69.
For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.46 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 £69.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - 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 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12354) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023