Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Jura
£102
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 52.7% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £101.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £102.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£101.95 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 £101.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured