Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
★ 5.00
£111
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 52.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £110.74 | £72.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £111.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£110.74 vs £72.9)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £110.74)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Deanston?
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured