Knappogue Castle 1995 vs Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

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

Knappogue Castle 1995Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)
DistilleryKnappogue CastleLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£42.95£31.32
Rating5.00/5

Knappogue Castle 1995

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

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

Knappogue Castle 1995

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling) is better value at £31 vs £43.

For beginners: Knappogue Castle 1995 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knappogue Castle 1995

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £31.32)

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.32 vs £42.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Knappogue?

Knappogue Castle 1995 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Knappogue Castle 1995

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

FragantOily

Where to buy

Knappogue Castle 1995

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

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