Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 1402 & 1406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 1402 & 1406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glentauchers
£72

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 1402 & 1406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.19 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 1402 & 1406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 1402 & 1406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £72.
For beginners: Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 1402 & 1406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 1402 & 1406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.19 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 £72.19)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 1402 & 1406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 1402 & 1406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023