Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (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.
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ben Nevis
£114
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 52.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £113.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (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 £114.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£113.95 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 £113.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured