Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch No.1 vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch No.1
Bimber
£100
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch No.1 | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bimber | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.8% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch No.1
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch No.1
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 £100.
For beginners: Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch No.1 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch No.1
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Bimber?
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch No.1 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
Only Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch No.1
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured