Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Paul John
£100
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Paul John |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 58% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.9 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
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 £100.
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 £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 Paul?
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland 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 Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland