Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedInchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryDeanstonLoch Lomond
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.7%51%
Age12 yr22 yr
Price£72.9£114.95
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

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 £115.

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 £114.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£114.95 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland 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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToasted

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Nutty

Only Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Old Wood

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