Glen Garioch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2762) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2762) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Garioch
★ 4.00
£75
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Glen Garioch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2762) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £74.91 | £56.25 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2762) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glen Garioch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2762) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £75.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2762) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2762) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£74.91 vs £56.25)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £74.91)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2762) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Glen Garioch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2762) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023