Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - 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
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£115
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 51.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £114.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
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
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £114.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £72.9)
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 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - 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 Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)