Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured vs Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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
Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Tomatin
£50
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured | Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 52.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £49.96 | £50.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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 £50.
For beginners: Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 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 £50.35)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.35 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2008 - Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Only Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)