Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlengoyneScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£90.78£56.25
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value55/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £91.

For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£90.78 vs £56.25)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £90.78)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13266) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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