Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Tormore
£120
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 52.7% |
| Age | 29 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £119.57 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (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 £120.
For beginners: Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.57 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 £119.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured