Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryScallywagGlen Elgin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£56.25£55.58
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £56 vs £56.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £55.58)

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£55.58 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

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