Glen Ord 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Ord 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glen Ord
★ 4.00
£74
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Glen Ord 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £74.2 | £56.25 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glen Ord 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £74.
For beginners: Glen Ord 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Ord 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£74.2 vs £56.25)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £74.2)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Ord 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (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 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 Ord 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023