The Deveron 18 Year Old vs Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 14120) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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

The Deveron 18 Year OldAllt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 14120) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThe DeveronAllt-á-Bhainne
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%52.9%
Age18 yr24 yr
Price£62.94£100.97
Rating5.00/5

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 14120) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 14120) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Deveron 18 Year Old is better value at £63 vs £101.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£62.94 vs £100.97)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 14120) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£100.97 vs £62.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 14120) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 14120) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Dried FruitOld WoodSherried

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