Arbikie Tattie Bogle Potato Vodka vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Arbikie Tattie Bogle Potato VodkaDeanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
DistilleryArbikieDeanston
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%58.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£37.5£49.96
Rating5.00/5

Arbikie Tattie Bogle Potato Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Arbikie Tattie Bogle Potato Vodka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Arbikie Tattie Bogle Potato Vodka is better value at £38 vs £50.

For beginners: Arbikie Tattie Bogle Potato Vodka is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Arbikie Tattie Bogle Potato Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.5 vs £49.96)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.96 vs £37.5)

Who should buy Arbikie?

Arbikie Tattie Bogle Potato Vodka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Arbikie Tattie Bogle Potato Vodka

Husky

Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Cooked FruitVanillaSherried

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