Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - 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
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Cragganmore
★ 4.67
£65
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Cragganmore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 54.2% |
| Age | 9 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.67/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £65.
For beginners: Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 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 £64.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£64.95 vs £49.96)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - 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
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)