Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr
Tobermory
£107
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Deanston |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 52.7% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £106.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr
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 £107.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.95 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 £106.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr 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 Ledaig 16 Year Old 2009 (Cask 2201082) - Dràm Mòr
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured