Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryScallywagGlenglassaugh
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£56.25£89.38
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £89.

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 affordable (£56.25 vs £89.38)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.38 vs £56.25)
  • 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 Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaNew WoodHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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