Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)
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
Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)
Glen Scotia
£70
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £69.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)
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 £70.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 £69.77)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.77 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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)