Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Paul John
£100
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Paul John | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
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 £100.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Paul?
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland 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 Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
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