Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedGlen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryDeanstonGlen Mhor
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.7%50%
Age12 yr27 yr
Price£72.9£110.9
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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 £111.

For beginners: Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £110.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£110.9 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 Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyToasted

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Dried FruitNutty

Only Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodMalt Extract

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