Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Loch Lomond
£151
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Talisker |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 57.3% |
| Age | 19 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £151.05 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £151.
For beginners: Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£151.05 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange