Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedMiltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryDeanstonMiltonduff
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.7%63.4%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£72.9£119.95
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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: 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 £119.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (63.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 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 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToastedNutty

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