Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - 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.
Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£47
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 58.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £47 | £49.96 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - 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).
Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £47 vs £50.
For beginners: Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£47 vs £49.96)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −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 £47)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Islay?
Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 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
Only Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured