The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
DistilleryAdelphiDeanston
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.4%52.7%
Age5 yr12 yr
Price£89.5£72.9
Rating5.00/5

The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)

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 £90.

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

The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.5 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 £89.5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi) 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 The Cargill 5 Year Old - (Adelphi)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToastedNutty

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