Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #43 (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #43 (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagGlen Ord
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%57.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£56.25£47.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #43 (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #43 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #43 (Signatory) is better value at £48 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 £47.95)

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #43 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #43 (Signatory) 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 Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #43 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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