Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky
Bladnoch
£99
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.25 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky
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 £99.
For beginners: Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.25 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 £99.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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 Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured