Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Bakery Hill Double Wood
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Bakery Hill Double Wood
Bakery Hill Whisky Distiillery
★ 4.00
£86
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Bakery Hill Double Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Bakery Hill Whisky Distiillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.9 | £85.56 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Bakery Hill Double Wood
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Bakery Hill Double Wood
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £86.
For beginners: Bakery Hill Double Wood is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £85.56)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Bakery Hill Double Wood
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£85.56 vs £72.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Bakery?
Bakery Hill Double Wood suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Bakery Hill Double Wood