Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Bimber
£119
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bimber | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £118.99 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
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 £119.
For beginners: Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.99 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 £118.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Bimber?
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured