Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Bimber
£119
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Bimber |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 52.7% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.9 | £118.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
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 £119.
For beginners: Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl 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 £118.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.99 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 Bimber?
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl