Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
DistilleryGlen ElginScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45.8%53.1%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.95£49
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is better value at £49 vs £50.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £49)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Winter Edition 2021 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

HoneyVanilla

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