Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
Smögen
£108
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Smögen |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 57.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £108.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
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 £108.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 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 £108.32)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.32 vs £72.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011) 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
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