Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 vs Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagGlenlossie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.1%46%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£49£45.82
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £49.

For beginners: Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is more approachable (65/100 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 £45.82)

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.82 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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