Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Inchgower
£106
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 52.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £106.29 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £106.
For beginners: Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.29 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 £106.29)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured