Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Auchroisk
£103
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.7% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £102.79 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £103.
For beginners: Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£102.79 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 £102.79)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured