Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - 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 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glentauchers
£55
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - 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 | 54.9% | 58.7% |
| Age | 6 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £55.28 | £49.96 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - 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).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £55.
For beginners: Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£55.28 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 £55.28)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - 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
Only Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured