Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
DistilleryScallywagGlenburgie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£56.25£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

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 £83.

For beginners: Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £82.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 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 Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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