Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
DistilleryPort DundasDeanston
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV56.1%52.7%
Age28 yr12 yr
Price£120.58£72.9
Rating5.00/5

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £121.

For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120.58 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 £120.58)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

HoneyToastedNutty

Only Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaOld Wood

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried Fruit

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