Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Glen Garioch
£103
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 52.7% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £102.86 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
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 £103.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£102.86 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 £102.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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