Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£120
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Smögen
★ 5.00
£88
| Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Smögen |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.7% | 61.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £119.9 | £88.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Quick verdict
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £120.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 4 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.9 vs £88.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £119.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - 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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter 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
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