Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£105
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Tullibardine |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 53.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £72.9 | £105 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £105.
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
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £105)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105 vs £72.9)
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 Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) 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
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)