Glen Keith 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17001) - Malts of Scotland vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Keith 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17001) - Malts of Scotland
Glen Keith
£110
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Glen Keith 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17001) - Malts of Scotland | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.8% | 52.7% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17001) - Malts of Scotland
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Glen Keith 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17001) - Malts of Scotland
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 £110.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17001) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 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 £109.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17001) - Malts of Scotland 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 Glen Keith 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17001) - Malts of Scotland
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured