Mannochmore 11 Year Old 2009 (Parcel No.5) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mannochmore 11 Year Old 2009 (Parcel No.5) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryMannochmoreScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£57.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Mannochmore 11 Year Old 2009 (Parcel No.5) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mannochmore 11 Year Old 2009 (Parcel No.5) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

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 £58.

For beginners: Mannochmore 11 Year Old 2009 (Parcel No.5) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mannochmore 11 Year Old 2009 (Parcel No.5) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 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 £57.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 11 Year Old 2009 (Parcel No.5) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Mannochmore 11 Year Old 2009 (Parcel No.5) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

HoneyVanillaFragantLeafyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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