Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£102
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glen Moray |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 48.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £102.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £102.
For beginners: Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 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 £102.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£102.45 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 Glen?
Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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