Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Charles Mackinlay & Co
£50
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Charles Mackinlay & Co | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 58.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £49.99 | £49.96 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
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 £50.
For beginners: Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.99 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 £49.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Black?
Black Dog 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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