Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask vs Loch Lomond - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's CaskLoch Lomond - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHydeLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%52.4%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£56.09£41.95
Rating5.00/51.00/5

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value89/100

Loch Lomond - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value24/100

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Loch Lomond - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.09 vs £41.95)

Loch Lomond - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £56.09)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (1.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Hyde?

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Cooked FruitHoney

Only Loch Lomond - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitCitricNutty

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