Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlen KeithScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV52.1%48%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£86.45£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.45 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 £86.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) 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 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOld WoodFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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