Kilbeggan 21 Year Old vs Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Kilbeggan
★ 5.00
£85
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£120
| Kilbeggan 21 Year Old | Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilbeggan | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 48.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £84.78 | £119.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
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)
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).
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
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)
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.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Only Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)