Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Glenburgie
£83
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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 £83.
For beginners: Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 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 £82.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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 Glenburgie 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 5007 & 5008) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023