The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (without Presentation Box) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (without Presentation Box)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryThe GlenlivetScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£81.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (without Presentation Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (without Presentation Box)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £82.

For beginners: The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (without Presentation Box) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (without Presentation Box)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.95 vs £56.25)
  • 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 affordable (£56.25 vs £81.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (without Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (without Presentation Box)

HoneyVanillaNuttyFragant

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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