Henstone Distillery Navy Gin, 57.3% Alc, 70cl vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

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

Henstone Distillery Navy Gin, 57.3% Alc, 70clDeanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
DistilleryHenstone DistilleryDeanston
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%58.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£37.9£49.96
Rating5.00/5

Henstone Distillery Navy Gin, 57.3% Alc, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Henstone Distillery Navy Gin, 57.3% Alc, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Henstone Distillery Navy Gin, 57.3% Alc, 70cl is better value at £38 vs £50.

For beginners: Henstone Distillery Navy Gin, 57.3% Alc, 70cl is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Henstone Distillery Navy Gin, 57.3% Alc, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.9 vs £49.96)
  • +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 £37.9)

Who should buy Henstone?

Henstone Distillery Navy Gin, 57.3% Alc, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Henstone Distillery Navy Gin, 57.3% Alc, 70cl

CitricToasted

Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Cooked FruitVanillaSherried

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