Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - 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 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
★ 5.00
£111
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.7% | 51.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £110.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £111.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £110.74)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£110.74 vs £72.9)
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 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)