Cl10 – Elements of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cl10 – Elements of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Caol Ila
£125
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Kilbeggan
★ 5.00
£85
| Cl10 – Elements of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Kilbeggan 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Kilbeggan |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £125 | £84.78 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cl10 – Elements of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Cl10 – Elements of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £125.
For beginners: Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Cl10 – Elements of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £84.78)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Cl10?
Cl10 – Elements of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Kilbeggan?
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Cl10 – Elements of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Where to buy
Cl10 – Elements of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange