Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

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

Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2
DistilleryDeanstonThe Gauldrons
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.2%50%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£44.88£59.5
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is better value at £45 vs £60.

For beginners: Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.88 vs £59.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.5 vs £44.88)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) 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 The?

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Deanston 11 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SherriedChocolateDried FruitSmokey

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