Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathmill
£111
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Strathmill |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 50.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £111.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £111.
For beginners: Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 £111.43)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.43 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)