Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured vs Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask MaturedTullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDeanstonTullibardine
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.7%49.2%
Age12 yr26 yr
Price£72.9£119.95
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

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

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £120.

For beginners: Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 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 £119.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.95 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaMalt Extract

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