Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Big Peat at Christmas 2019
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
Big Peat at Christmas 2019
Big Peat
★ 4.89
£52
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Big Peat at Christmas 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 53.7% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.96 | £51.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.89/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Big Peat at Christmas 2019
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Big Peat at Christmas 2019
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.89).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £52.
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 £51.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat at Christmas 2019
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£51.95 vs £49.96)
- −Lower community rating (4.9 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 Big?
Big Peat at Christmas 2019 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 Big Peat at Christmas 2019