Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenglassaugh
£89
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenglassaugh | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £89.38 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £89.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.38 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 £89.38)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023