Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Ledaig 21 Year Old - Batch 21 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Ledaig 21 Year Old - Batch 21 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
£110
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Ledaig 21 Year Old - Batch 21 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 58.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ledaig 21 Year Old - Batch 21 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Ledaig 21 Year Old - Batch 21 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £110.
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 £109.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 21 Year Old - Batch 21 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 21 Year Old - Batch 21 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Both taste of
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Ledaig 21 Year Old - Batch 21 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)