Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 1335) - The Single Cask

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 1335) - The Single Cask
DistilleryScallywagGlen Garioch
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%62.4%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£56.25£83.52
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 1335) - The Single Cask

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 1335) - The Single Cask

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 £84.

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 £83.52)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 1335) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£83.52 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 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 1335) - The Single Cask 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 Garioch 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 1335) - The Single Cask

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

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