Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56

Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glentauchers
£50
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Glentauchers |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £50 vs £56.
For beginners: Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.25 vs £49.95)
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.25)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 9882) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)