Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky vs Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky
Loch Lomond
£50
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£67
| Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky | Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £49.75 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky is better value at £50 vs £67.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.75 vs £66.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.75)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky
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