Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Scallywag 10 Year Old

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

Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyScallywag 10 Year Old
DistilleryLochleaScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£39.95£44.25
Rating5.00/5

Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £40 vs £44.

For beginners: Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £44.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.25 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Lochlea?

Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyNutty

Only Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Scallywag 10 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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