Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan
Caol Ila
£116
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Caol Ila |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 55.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £115.97 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan
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 £116.
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 £115.97)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£115.97 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan 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
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan