Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£120
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Kilbeggan
★ 5.00
£85
| Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Kilbeggan 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Kilbeggan |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 48.7% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £119.9 | £84.78 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £120.
For beginners: Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.9 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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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
Both taste of
Only Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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