Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pulteney
£100
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.8% | 52.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.96 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
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 £100.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.96 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 £99.96)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Pulteney?
Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured