Glen Grant 12 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Grant 12 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen GrantScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£41.5£56.25
Rating4.14/55.00/5

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).

Glen Grant 12 Year Old is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: Glen Grant 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £56.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £41.5)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 12 Year Old 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 Grant 12 Year Old

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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