Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12365) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12365) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagGlenlossie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%51.6%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£56.25£76.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12365) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12365) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £77.

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 £76.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12365) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.95 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12365) - 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 Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12365) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld WoodOilyToasted

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