Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryScallywagGlen Garioch
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£56.25£69.16
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £69.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £69.16)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.16 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 Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOld Wood

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