Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits
Hidden Spirits
£83
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hidden Spirits | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 52.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £83.22 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits
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 £83.
For beginners: Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£83.22 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 £83.22)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Campbeltown?
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured