Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGlentauchersScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£49.22£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 vs £56.

For beginners: Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.22 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £49.22)

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Glentauchers 13 Year Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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