Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Loch Lomond
£150
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Talisker |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £150 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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 £150.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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 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 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange