Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s
C.W Falckenthal
£120
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | C.W Falckenthal | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Germany | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £120 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s
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 £120.
For beginners: Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 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 £120)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Edel?
Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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