Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
£117
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 53.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £117.
For beginners: Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 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 £116.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£116.95 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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