Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 20605) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 20605) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Auchroisk
£91
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 20605) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 52.7% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £90.52 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 20605) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 20605) - The First Editions (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 £91.
For beginners: Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 20605) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 20605) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£90.52 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 £90.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 20605) - The First Editions (Hunter 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 Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 20605) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured