Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 - Hound (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£50
Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 - Hound (Fable Whisky)
Mannochmore
★ 5.00
£80
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 - Hound (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Mannochmore |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 58.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 - Hound (Fable Whisky)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 - Hound (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £80.
For beginners: Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.96 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 - Hound (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £49.96)
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.
Who should buy Mannochmore?
Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 - Hound (Fable Whisky) 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 Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 - Hound (Fable Whisky)