Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice vs Kilbeggan 21 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's ChoiceKilbeggan 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayKilbeggan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.7%40%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£131.9£84.78
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Kilbeggan 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value59/100

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilbeggan 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £132.

For beginners: Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£131.9 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice

Vanilla

Only Kilbeggan 21 Year Old

Chocolate

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