Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Michel Forgeron Folle Blanche 2005 GC Cognac / 16 Year Old
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
Michel Forgeron Folle Blanche 2005 GC Cognac / 16 Year Old
Michel Forgeron
£79
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Michel Forgeron Folle Blanche 2005 GC Cognac / 16 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Michel Forgeron |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 58.7% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.96 | £78.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Michel Forgeron Folle Blanche 2005 GC Cognac / 16 Year Old
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Michel Forgeron Folle Blanche 2005 GC Cognac / 16 Year Old
Quick verdict
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured is better value at £50 vs £79.
For beginners: Michel Forgeron Folle Blanche 2005 GC Cognac / 16 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
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 £78.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Michel Forgeron Folle Blanche 2005 GC Cognac / 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£78.5 vs £49.96)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Michel?
Michel Forgeron Folle Blanche 2005 GC Cognac / 16 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Michel Forgeron Folle Blanche 2005 GC Cognac / 16 Year Old