Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 18973) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 18973) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen GariochScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£59.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 18973) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 18973) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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 £60.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 18973) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 18973) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 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 £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 18973) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Garioch 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 18973) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedNuttyOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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