Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 11724 & 11726) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 11724 & 11726) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£117
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 11724 & 11726) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 52.7% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.32 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 11724 & 11726) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 11724 & 11726) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £117.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 11724 & 11726) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.32 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 £117.32)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 11724 & 11726) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 11724 & 11726) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured