Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Allt-á-Bhainne
★ 5.00
£112
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 52.7% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £111.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £112.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.95 vs £72.9)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £111.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Both taste of
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