Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedGlen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryDeanstonGlen Moray
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.7%55.3%
Age12 yr22 yr
Price£72.9£115.78
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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 £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 £115.78)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115.78 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

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