Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 vs Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagGlen Garioch
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£50.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value98/100

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 vs £51.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £45.95)

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £50.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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