Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
Arran
£110
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Deanston |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 52.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £110 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
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 £110.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£110 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 £110)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes 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 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 Arran 13 Year Old 2010 Small Batch - Port Pipes Matured
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured