Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila / Half Bottle vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila / Half Bottle
Komos
£90

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila / Half Bottle | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Komos | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila / Half Bottle
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila / Half Bottle
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 £90.
For beginners: Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila / Half Bottle is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila / Half Bottle
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Komos?
Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila / Half Bottle 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
Only Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila / Half Bottle
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured