Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen ElginScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.4%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£51.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £52 vs £56.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £51.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 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.

Tasting notes

Only Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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