Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3246 & 3247) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3246 & 3247) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen ElginScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£51.18£56.25
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3246 & 3247) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value78/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3246 & 3247) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3246 & 3247) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £51 vs £56.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3246 & 3247) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3246 & 3247) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.18 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £51.18)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3246 & 3247) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3246 & 3247) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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