Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
£55
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 56.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £54.88 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £55 vs £73.
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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.9 vs £54.88)
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£54.88 vs £72.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −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 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)