Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 226) - Straight From The Cask vs Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900126) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 226) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
★ 5.00
£67
Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900126) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£79
| Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 226) - Straight From The Cask | Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900126) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 64.6% |
| Age | 11 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £79.27 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 226) - Straight From The Cask
Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900126) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 226) - Straight From The Cask
Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900126) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 226) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £67 vs £79.
For beginners: Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900126) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 226) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £79.27)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900126) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (64.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.27 vs £66.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ballechin?
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 226) - Straight From The Cask 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 Deanston?
Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900126) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 226) - Straight From The Cask
Only Deanston 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 900126) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)