Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Miltonduff 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 338) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedMiltonduff 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 338) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
DistilleryDeanstonMiltonduff
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.7%59.3%
Age12 yr17 yr
Price£72.9£118.19
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Miltonduff 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 338) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 338) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

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 £118.

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 £118.19)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Miltonduff 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 338) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£118.19 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 338) - (Saltire Rare Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitHoney

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

ToastedNutty

Only Miltonduff 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 338) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

VanillaOld Wood

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