Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£53
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.7% |
| Age | 16 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £53.28 | £49.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £53.
For beginners: Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£53.28 vs £49.96)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.96 vs £53.28)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured