Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlenburgieScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.9%48%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£72.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £73.

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

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 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 £72.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 21 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old WoodVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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