Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Intensité

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask MaturedRhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Intensité
DistilleryDeanstonRhum St Barth
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV58.7%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.96£54.25
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Intensité

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Intensité

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £54.

For beginners: Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Intensité 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 £54.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water

Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Intensité

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.25 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 Rhum?

Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Intensité suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Cooked FruitVanillaSherried

Only Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Intensité

Green-HouseVegetativeCitric

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