The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
★ 5.00
£95
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Loch Lomond
£130
| The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 | Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Oxford Artisan Distillery | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Grain |
| ABV | 46.3% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £95 | £129.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £130.
For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£95 vs £129.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.95 vs £95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Only Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)