Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15273) - 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 2009 (cask 15273) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Elgin
£57
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15273) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £56.75 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15273) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15273) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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 £57.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15273) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15273) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.75 vs £56.25)
- −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 affordable (£56.25 vs £56.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15273) - 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 2009 (cask 15273) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023