Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland WhiskyScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen GariochScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£85.75£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky

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 £86.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£85.75 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 £85.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky

HoneyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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