Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
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
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£51
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Scallywag |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 54% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.96 | £50.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £51.
For beginners: Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.96 vs £50.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.95 vs £49.96)
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 Scallywag?
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 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
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