Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen KeithScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.5%48%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£56.14£56.25
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value89/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £56 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£56.14 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £56.14)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.

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 Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt ExtractVanillaOld WoodNutty

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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