Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Ben Nevis
£85
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 52.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
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 £85.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Ben Nevis 14 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured