Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£105
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 52.7% |
| Age | 26 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £104.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
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 £105.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.95 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 £104.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi) 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 Linkwood 26 Year Old 1984 Cask 5269 (Adelphi)
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