Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryScallywagGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£56.25£90.78
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value55/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £91.

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 £90.78)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£90.78 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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