Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Kanosuke
£80
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Kanosuke |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 52.7% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.9 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
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 £80.
For beginners: Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 Kanosuke?
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
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