Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Aberlour
£114
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 52.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £113.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
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 £114.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113.95 vs £72.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £113.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection 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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured