Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Tomintoul 21 Year Old 1989 Cask 6845 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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
Tomintoul 21 Year Old 1989 Cask 6845 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Tomintoul
£79
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Tomintoul 21 Year Old 1989 Cask 6845 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Tomintoul |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 50% |
| Age | 9 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £78.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Tomintoul 21 Year Old 1989 Cask 6845 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Tomintoul 21 Year Old 1989 Cask 6845 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £79.
For beginners: Tomintoul 21 Year Old 1989 Cask 6845 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 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 £78.89)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Tomintoul 21 Year Old 1989 Cask 6845 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£78.89 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 21 Year Old 1989 Cask 6845 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Tomintoul 21 Year Old 1989 Cask 6845 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)