Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory
Linkwood
£46
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 58.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £46.31 | £49.96 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£46.31 vs £49.96)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £46.31)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine 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.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5943 & 5944) - Signatory
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured