Deanston 12 Year Old 2006 - Fino Cask Finish vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2006 - Fino Cask Finish
Deanston
★ 5.00
£65
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Edradour
★ 5.00
£75
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2006 - Fino Cask Finish | Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 57.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2006 - Fino Cask Finish
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Deanston 12 Year Old 2006 - Fino Cask Finish
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2006 - Fino Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £75.
For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2006 - Fino Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £74.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.95 vs £64.95)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 12 Year Old 2006 - Fino Cask Finish 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 Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2006 - Fino Cask Finish
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