Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Blair Athol
★ 5.00
£50
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Blair Athol |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 52.7% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £49.95)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £49.96)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
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 Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
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Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
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