Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Last Ward 2009 (Mount Gay) / 9 Year Old / Habitation Velier
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Last Ward 2009 (Mount Gay) / 9 Year Old / Habitation Velier
Mount Gay
£100
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Last Ward 2009 (Mount Gay) / 9 Year Old / Habitation Velier | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Mount Gay |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 52.7% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.9 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Last Ward 2009 (Mount Gay) / 9 Year Old / Habitation Velier
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Last Ward 2009 (Mount Gay) / 9 Year Old / Habitation Velier
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 £100.
For beginners: Last Ward 2009 (Mount Gay) / 9 Year Old / Habitation Velier is more approachable (80/100 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 £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Last Ward 2009 (Mount Gay) / 9 Year Old / Habitation Velier
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 Last?
Last Ward 2009 (Mount Gay) / 9 Year Old / Habitation Velier is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Last Ward 2009 (Mount Gay) / 9 Year Old / Habitation Velier