Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen GrantScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£55.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £56 vs £56.

For beginners: Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£55.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £55.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) 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 16 Year Old 1995 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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