Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
£106
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 52.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £105.99 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £106.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105.99 vs £72.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £105.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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.
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured 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
Both taste of
Only Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured