Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
Bell's
£60
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bell's | Deanston |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.7% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £49.96 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
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 £60.
For beginners: Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.95 vs £49.96)
- −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 affordable (£49.96 vs £59.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Bell's?
Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
Only Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured