Isle of Skye's 12-year-old Scotch blend is better quality than the 8-year-old. There is a 7-dollar increase in the Isle of Skye 12-year-old price. Both have the same aromas of smoke, peat, caramel,and oak. The mouthfeel is thicker with a smoother entry of smoke, peat, and caramel. The finish is smoke and caramel. It mixes well with water and soda.Two parts water or soda to one part whisky.