Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9882) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9882) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach
£82
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9882) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.01 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9882) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9882) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 £82.
For beginners: Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9882) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9882) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.01 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 £82.01)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9882) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 9882) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023