Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt WhiskyDeanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
DistilleryAmrutDeanston
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%52.7%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£120£72.9
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £120.

For beginners: Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 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 £120)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Dried Fruit

Only Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky

Chocolate

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedHoneyToastedNutty

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