Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12799) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12799) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£80
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12799) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.7% | 51.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12799) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12799) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £80.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12799) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12799) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £72.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured 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 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12799) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12799) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)