Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806892) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806892) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryScallywagGlen Spey
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%59.2%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£56.25£52.23
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806892) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806892) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806892) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £52 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 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 £52.23)

Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806892) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.23 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • 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 Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806892) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806892) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToasted

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