Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 23169) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 23169) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Grant
£86
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 23169) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 56.1% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £85.61 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 23169) - Mackillop's Choice
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 23169) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £86.
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 £85.61)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 23169) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£85.61 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 Grant 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 23169) - Mackillop's Choice 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 Grant 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 23169) - Mackillop's Choice