Glen Elgin 12 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Elgin 12 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen ElginScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£44.9£56.25
Rating3.89/55.00/5

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value87/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.89).

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old is better value at £45 vs £56.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.9 vs £56.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £44.9)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 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 Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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