Brazil 2011 / Single Barrel Selection Single Modernist Rum vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Brazil 2011 / Single Barrel Selection Single Modernist Rum
Epris
£99
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Brazil 2011 / Single Barrel Selection Single Modernist Rum | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Epris | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £98.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Brazil 2011 / Single Barrel Selection Single Modernist Rum
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Brazil 2011 / Single Barrel Selection Single Modernist Rum
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 £99.
For beginners: Brazil 2011 / Single Barrel Selection Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Brazil 2011 / Single Barrel Selection Single Modernist Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£98.95 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 £98.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Brazil?
Brazil 2011 / Single Barrel Selection Single Modernist Rum 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
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