Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
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
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 4.50
£37
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 57% |
| Age | 9 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £37.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is better value at £37 vs £50.
For beginners: Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £37.4)
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£37.4 vs £49.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Campbeltown?
Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits 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.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Campbeltown 4 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits