Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
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
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£51
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 58% |
| Age | 9 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £50.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
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 £51.
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 £50.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.52 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 Edradour?
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask 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
Both taste of
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask