Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Dornoch 4 Year Old 2018 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Dornoch 4 Year Old 2018 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£95
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Dornoch 4 Year Old 2018 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 55.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £94.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Dornoch 4 Year Old 2018 (Thompson Bros.)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Dornoch 4 Year Old 2018 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £95.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £94.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Dornoch 4 Year Old 2018 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.95 vs £72.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Dornoch?
Dornoch 4 Year Old 2018 (Thompson Bros.) 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 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Dornoch 4 Year Old 2018 (Thompson Bros.)