Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedPulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryDeanstonPulteney
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.7%57.8%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£72.9£99.96
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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 £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 £99.96)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.96 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 Pulteney?

Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToastedNutty

Only Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

VanillaCitricFresh FruitSandyMalt Extract

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