Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Duval Fils Curacao / Martini & Rossi / Bot.1950s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Duval Fils Curacao / Martini & Rossi / Bot.1950s
Martini
£120
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Duval Fils Curacao / Martini & Rossi / Bot.1950s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Martini |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 52.7% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.9 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Duval Fils Curacao / Martini & Rossi / Bot.1950s
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Duval Fils Curacao / Martini & Rossi / Bot.1950s
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 £120.
For beginners: Duval Fils Curacao / Martini & Rossi / Bot.1950s is more approachable (85/100 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 £120)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Duval Fils Curacao / Martini & Rossi / Bot.1950s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 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 Duval?
Duval Fils Curacao / Martini & Rossi / Bot.1950s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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