Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain vs Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

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

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single GrainLoch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)
DistilleryKirker & GreerLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainGrain
ABV43%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£39.4£31.32
Rating5.00/5

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling) is better value at £31 vs £39.

For beginners: Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain

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 (£39.4 vs £31.32)

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.32 vs £39.4)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Kirker?

Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain 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 Single Grain (old bottling) 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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain

CitricMalt Extract

Only Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

FragantOily

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