Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagGlen Keith
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%51.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£56.25£56.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value89/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £56 vs £56.

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £56.14)

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£56.14 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water

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 Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt ExtractVanillaOld WoodNutty

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