Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Rock Island Year Of The Dragon
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
Rock Island Year Of The Dragon
Rock Island
★ 1.00
£53
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Rock Island Year Of The Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Rock Island |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 54.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.96 | £52.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 1.00/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Rock Island Year Of The Dragon
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Rock Island Year Of The Dragon
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £53.
For beginners: Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is more approachable (40/100 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 £52.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Rock Island Year Of The Dragon
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.5 vs £49.96)
- −Lower community rating (1.0 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 Rock?
Rock Island Year Of The Dragon 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 Rock Island Year Of The Dragon