Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedEdel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s
DistilleryDeanstonC.W Falckenthal
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandGermany
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.7%43%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£72.9£120
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (70/100 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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 Edel?

Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Edel Falcke 8 Year Old - 1990s

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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