Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Glendullan 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedGlendullan 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryDeanstonGlendullan
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.7%43%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£72.9£120
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Glendullan 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glendullan 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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: Glendullan 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 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 £120)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Glendullan 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 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 Glendullan?

Glendullan 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedNutty

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Glendullan 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Malt ExtractVanilla

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