Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Teaninich
£56
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £56 | £49.96 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (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).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £56.
For beginners: Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£56 vs £49.96)
- −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 affordable (£49.96 vs £56)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured