Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries
Ichiro
★ 3.80
£115
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Ichiro |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 46.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.9 | £115.48 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.80/5 |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.80).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £115.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries is more approachable (70/100 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 £115.48)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£115.48 vs £72.9)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 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 Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries