Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10434) - Old Particular (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
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10434) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Lochnagar
£66
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10434) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Lochnagar |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 48.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £66.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10434) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10434) - Old Particular (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 £66.
For beginners: Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10434) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 £66.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10434) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.46 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 Royal?
Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10434) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10434) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)