Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port
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
Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Taylor's
£46
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Taylor's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 58.7% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.96 | £45.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £45.95)
Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £49.96)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Taylor's?
Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port