Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Benriach
£101
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.6% | 52.7% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £100.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 £101.
For beginners: Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£100.95 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 £100.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured