Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
DistilleryAultmoreDeanston
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.9%52.7%
Age29 yr12 yr
Price£112.86£72.9
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £113.

For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£112.86 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 £112.86)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) 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

Both taste of

HoneyToastedNutty

Only Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried Fruit

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