Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask MaturedGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDeanstonGlenturret
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.2%47.7%
Age23 yr35 yr
Price£159£199.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value31/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £159 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£159 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £159)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 23 Year Old 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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

Dried FruitSherried

Only Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured

ChocolateToasted

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodNuttyTobacco

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