Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Berry Bros. & Rudd
£111
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Berry Bros. & Rudd |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 55.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.9 | £111.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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 £111.
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 £111.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.24 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 Westport?
Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
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