Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne
£82
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Sailor's Home
★ 5.00
£54
| Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Sailor's Home |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £81.95 | £53.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old is better value at £54 vs £82.
For beginners: Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.95 vs £53.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£53.5 vs £81.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Sailor's?
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange