Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£49
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 55% |
| Age | 9 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £48.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £49 vs £50.
For beginners: Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £48.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £49.96)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy Peatside?
Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)