Blair Athol 17 Year Old Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) vs Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 17 Year Old Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)
Blair Athol
★ 5.00
£77
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Deanston
★ 5.00
£150
| Blair Athol 17 Year Old Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) | Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Deanston |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 49.3% |
| Age | 17 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £76.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 17 Year Old Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Blair Athol 17 Year Old Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Blair Athol 17 Year Old Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) is better value at £77 vs £150.
For beginners: Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 17 Year Old Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£76.95 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £76.95)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 17 Year Old Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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