Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12052) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12052) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
£81
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12052) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 52.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £80.63 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12052) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12052) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 £81.
For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12052) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12052) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£80.63 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 £80.63)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12052) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12052) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured