Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (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
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Blair Athol
£105
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Blair Athol |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 57.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £105 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (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 £105.
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 £105)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (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
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