Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
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
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 56.2% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.96 | £47.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £50.
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
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £47.3)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £49.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
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 Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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
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Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
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