Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Aultmore
£113
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 52.7% |
| Age | 29 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £112.86 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
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 £113.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.86 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 £112.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) 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 Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
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