Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
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
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
Bell's
£60
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Bell's |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.7% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.96 | £59.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
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 £60.
For beginners: Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter 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 £59.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.95 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 Bell's?
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter