Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2016 / La Puerta Del Aire vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2016 / La Puerta Del Aire
Ocho
£94
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2016 / La Puerta Del Aire | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ocho | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £93.75 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2016 / La Puerta Del Aire
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2016 / La Puerta Del Aire
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 £94.
For beginners: Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2016 / La Puerta Del Aire is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2016 / La Puerta Del Aire
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£93.75 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 £93.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Ocho?
Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2016 / La Puerta Del Aire 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 Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2016 / La Puerta Del Aire
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured