Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
DistilleryDeanstonRock Island
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.4%46.8%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£43.99£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £45.

For beginners: Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.99 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.5 vs £43.99)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Rock?

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

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