Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Ledaig 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17765) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17765) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory
£91
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Ledaig 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17765) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 48.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £91.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17765) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17765) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £91.
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 £91.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17765) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.31 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17765) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Ledaig 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17765) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)