St Aubin 7 Year Old Porto Cask Finish Rum vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
St Aubin 7 Year Old Porto Cask Finish Rum
St Aubin
£86
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| St Aubin 7 Year Old Porto Cask Finish Rum | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | St Aubin | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £86.25 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
St Aubin 7 Year Old Porto Cask Finish Rum
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
St Aubin 7 Year Old Porto Cask Finish Rum
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 £86.
For beginners: St Aubin 7 Year Old Porto Cask Finish Rum is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
St Aubin 7 Year Old Porto Cask Finish Rum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£86.25 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 £86.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy St?
St Aubin 7 Year Old Porto Cask Finish Rum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 St Aubin 7 Year Old Porto Cask Finish Rum
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured