Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs East London Liquor Company London Rye Whisky 2022 70cl
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
East London Liquor Company London Rye Whisky 2022 70cl
East London Liquor Company
£57
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | East London Liquor Company London Rye Whisky 2022 70cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | East London Liquor Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 58.7% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.96 | £56.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
East London Liquor Company London Rye Whisky 2022 70cl
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
East London Liquor Company London Rye Whisky 2022 70cl
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 £57.
For beginners: East London Liquor Company London Rye Whisky 2022 70cl 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 affordable (£49.96 vs £56.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
East London Liquor Company London Rye Whisky 2022 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.5 vs £49.96)
- −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 East?
East London Liquor Company London Rye Whisky 2022 70cl 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 East London Liquor Company London Rye Whisky 2022 70cl