BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018 vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
Benriach
★ 4.09
£80
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018 | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £79.99 | £49.96 |
| Rating | 4.09/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
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 4.09).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £80.
For beginners: BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 vs £49.96)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 £79.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas - Pre 2018
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured