Glen Scotia 18 Year Old 1991 (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old 1991 (Signatory)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen ScotiaScallywag
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£49.89£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old 1991 (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old 1991 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old 1991 (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 18 Year Old 1991 (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old 1991 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£49.89 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £49.89)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old 1991 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 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

Dried Fruit

Only Glen Scotia 18 Year Old 1991 (Signatory)

LeatheryOld WoodSmokeyNutty

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked Fruit

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