North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
North British
£106
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Deanston |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 52.7% |
| Age | 29 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £106 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured