Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Deanston
£72
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 52.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £72.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £72 vs £73.
For beginners: Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£71.95 vs £72.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.9 vs £71.95)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured