Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
★ 4.00
£107
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Longmorn |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 51.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £107 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £107.
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 £107)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£107 vs £72.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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