Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 801878A) - The Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 801878A) - The Single Cask
Glen Spey
£90
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 801878A) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 57.3% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 801878A) - The Single Cask
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 801878A) - The Single Cask
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 £90.
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 £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 801878A) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 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 Glen?
Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 801878A) - The Single Cask 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
Only Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 801878A) - The Single Cask