Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10975) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10975) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde
£88
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10975) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Deanston |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 52.7% |
| Age | 27 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £87.71 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10975) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10975) - The Clan Denny (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 £88.
For beginners: Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10975) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10975) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.71 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 £87.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10975) - The Clan Denny (Douglas 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
Only Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10975) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured