Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedGlenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryDeanstonGlenlossie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.7%51%
Age12 yr19 yr
Price£72.9£102.29
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £102.

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 £102.29)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.29 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

Both taste of

Dried FruitToasted

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedHoneyNutty

Only Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaOily

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