Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood
£53
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £52.89 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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).
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £73.
For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£52.89 vs £72.9)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.9 vs £52.89)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured