Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask MaturedTeaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryDeanstonTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%46%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£49.96£56
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £56.

For beginners: Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 £56)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£56 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

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

Cooked FruitVanillaSherried

Only Teaninich 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 9, 13, 14, 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VegetativeOld Wood

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