Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Booker's
★ 4.70
£85
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Booker's | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.4% | 52.7% |
| Age | 7 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | 4.70/5 | 5.00/5 |
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.70).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £85.
For beginners: Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.95 vs £72.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £84.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Booker's?
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) 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
Only Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured