Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
The Glenlivet
★ 5.00
£48
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | The Glenlivet |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Quick verdict
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is better value at £48 vs £56.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.25 vs £47.95)
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £56.25)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy The?
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)