Ben Nevis 2013 / 9 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch Highland Whisky vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 2013 / 9 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch Highland Whisky
Ben Nevis
£57
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Ben Nevis 2013 / 9 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch Highland Whisky | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 58.7% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £56.5 | £49.96 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 2013 / 9 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch Highland Whisky
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Ben Nevis 2013 / 9 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch Highland Whisky
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 £57.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 2013 / 9 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch Highland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 2013 / 9 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.5 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 £56.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 2013 / 9 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch Highland Whisky 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
Only Ben Nevis 2013 / 9 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch Highland Whisky
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured