Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedPort Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryDeanstonPort Dundas
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV52.7%56.1%
Age12 yr28 yr
Price£72.9£120.58
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £121.

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 £120.58)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120.58 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 Port?

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - 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

Both taste of

HoneyToastedNutty

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaOld Wood

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