Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (The Nectar & The Whisky Agency) vs Kilbeggan 21 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (The Nectar & The Whisky Agency)Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen ScotiaKilbeggan
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.4%40%
Age22 yr21 yr
Price£124.95£84.78
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (The Nectar & The Whisky Agency)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Kilbeggan 21 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (The Nectar & The Whisky Agency)

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 £125.

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

Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (The Nectar & The Whisky Agency)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (The Nectar & The Whisky Agency) 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.

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

Old Wood

Only Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (The Nectar & The Whisky Agency)

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalYeasty

Only Kilbeggan 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitHoneyChocolate

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