Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneDeanston
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.9%52.7%
Age22 yr12 yr
Price£104.66£72.9
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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 £105.

For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104.66 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 £104.66)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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