Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen GrantScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58%48%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£89.72£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £90.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.72 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 £89.72)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractOld WoodFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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