Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1993 (casks 767+773) (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
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1993 (casks 767+773) (Signatory)
Bladnoch
£50
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1993 (casks 767+773) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Bladnoch |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £50.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1993 (casks 767+773) (Signatory)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1993 (casks 767+773) (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 £50.
For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1993 (casks 767+773) (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 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 £50.4)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1993 (casks 767+773) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.4 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1993 (casks 767+773) (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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