Clement Canne Bleue 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clement Canne Bleue 2020 Single Traditional Column Still RumDeanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
DistilleryClementDeanston
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%58.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£42.75£49.96
Rating5.00/5

Clement Canne Bleue 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Clement Canne Bleue 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clement Canne Bleue 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum is better value at £43 vs £50.

For beginners: Clement Canne Bleue 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Clement Canne Bleue 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.75 vs £49.96)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.96 vs £42.75)

Who should buy Clement?

Clement Canne Bleue 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Clement Canne Bleue 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum

VegetativeCitric

Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

Cooked FruitVanillaSherried

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