Glenkinchie 12 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glenkinchie 12 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlenkinchieScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£41.2£56.25
Rating4.21/55.00/5

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.21).

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old is better value at £41 vs £56.

For beginners: Glenkinchie 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£41.2 vs £56.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £41.2)

Who should buy Glenkinchie?

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Glenkinchie 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitHay-likeLeafy

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedDried Fruit

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