Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie
★ 4.63
£50
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Craigellachie |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 65.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.63/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £49.95)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £49.96)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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