Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryScallywagGlentauchers
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48.8%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£56.25£79.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value63/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £80.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £56.25)

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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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