Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glen Scotia
£120
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 59.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £120)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 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 Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)