Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Berry Bros. & Rudd
£58
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Berry Bros. & Rudd | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £58.
For beginners: Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Orkney?
Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023