Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan
Caol Ila
£116
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Deanston |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 52.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £115.97 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan
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 £116.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£115.97 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 £115.97)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 30th Anniversary - Wilson & Morgan 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
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