Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryLochnagarScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£45.34£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £45 vs £56.

For beginners: Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.34 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 £45.34)

Who should buy Royal?

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (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 Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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