Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryMortlachScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£82.88£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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 £83.

For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.88 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 £82.88)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (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 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

ToastedHoneyMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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