Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathmill
£111
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 52.7% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £111.43 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £111.
For beginners: Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.43 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 £111.43)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured