Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
DistilleryLoch LomondTyrconnell
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
Age22 yr10 yr
Price£98.29£67.63
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £68 vs £98.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£98.29 vs £67.63)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£67.63 vs £98.29)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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.

Who should buy Tyrconnell?

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish 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

Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractOilyHoneyVanilla

Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToastedNutty

Where to buy

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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