Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 vs Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 800291 & 800294) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 800291 & 800294) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagGlen Elgin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.1%46%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£49£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 800291 & 800294) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 800291 & 800294) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 800291 & 800294) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £49.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 800291 & 800294) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49 vs £39.95)

Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 800291 & 800294) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 800291 & 800294) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 800291 & 800294) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractCitric

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