Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Brackla
£80
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - 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 £80.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023