Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glentauchers
£46
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.7% |
| Age | 6 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £46.19 | £49.96 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.19 vs £49.96)
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)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £46.19)
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glentauchers 6 Years Old 2008 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured