Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 vs Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban
DistilleryScallywagGlenmorangie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%46%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£50.95£42
Rating5.00/53.73/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

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

Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value89/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.73).

Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban is better value at £42 vs £51.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £42)

Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42 vs £50.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.7 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban 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

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Toasted

Only Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban

Chocolate

Where to buy

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Glenmorangie 14 Year Old The Quinta Ruban

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