Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s vs Deanston 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 900147) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000sDeanston 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 900147) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryTobermoryDeanston
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£99.99£79.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Deanston 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 900147) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value63/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 900147) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 900147) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £80 vs £100.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £79.95)

Deanston 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 900147) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 900147) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Deanston 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 900147) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitToastedOily

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