Loch Lomond 12 Year Old vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Loch Lomond 12 Year OldSingle Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLoch LomondThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45.7%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£41.9£54.95
Rating3.84/55.00/5

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value92/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.84).

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old is better value at £42 vs £55.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 12 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£41.9 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £41.9)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old 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 Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Loch Lomond 12 Year Old

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyToasted

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