Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne
£82
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£55
| Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 45.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £81.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £55 vs £82.
For beginners: Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.95 vs £54.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £81.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
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 Single?
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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Where to buy
Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange