Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Brackla
£55
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 48% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £54.85 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - 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).
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £55 vs £56.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£54.85 vs £56.25)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.25 vs £54.85)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - 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 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 13 Year Old 2009 (Cask 19897) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023