Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£46
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£51
| Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £45.95 | £50.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 vs £51.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £50.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.95 vs £45.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas 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 Winter Edition 2022 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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