Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain WhiskyDeanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
DistilleryKanosukeDeanston
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%52.7%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£79.95£72.9
Rating5.00/5

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky

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 £80.

For beginners: Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Who should buy Kanosuke?

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Nutty

Only Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky

Cooked MashOilyYeasty

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToasted

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