Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Bunnahabhain
£107
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Deanston |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 52.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £107.07 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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 £107.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£107.07 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 £107.07)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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