Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Loch Lomond
£78
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Kilbeggan
★ 5.00
£85
| Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Kilbeggan 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Kilbeggan |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 52% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £77.5 | £84.78 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £78 vs £85.
For beginners: Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£77.5 vs £84.78)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −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
- −More expensive (£84.78 vs £77.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Inchfad?
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
Only Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Where to buy
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 1012) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange