Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask
Craigellachie
£90
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.8% | 52.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask
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 £90.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Wormtub Single Cask
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured