Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Loch Lomond 12 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)
Loch Lomond
★ 5.00
£48
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Loch Lomond 12 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 58.9% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £48.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £48.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 12 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £48.14)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.14 vs £44.95)
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Loch Lomond 12 Year Old - Organic Single Grain (Dà Mhìle)