Cask Orkney 18 Year Old (A.D. Rattray) vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cask Orkney 18 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)
A. D. Rattray
★ 3.67
£62
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
| Cask Orkney 18 Year Old (A.D. Rattray) | Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | A. D. Rattray | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.7% |
| Age | 18 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £62.44 | £49.96 |
| Rating | 3.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cask Orkney 18 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Cask Orkney 18 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)
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 3.67).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £62.
For beginners: Cask Orkney 18 Year Old (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Cask Orkney 18 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£62.44 vs £49.96)
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 £62.44)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Cask?
Cask Orkney 18 Year Old (A.D. Rattray) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Cask Orkney 18 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured