Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£72
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.3 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - 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 £72.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.3 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 £72.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023