The Deveron 18 Year Old vs Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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

The Deveron 18 Year OldBlended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryThe DeveronThompson Bros.
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%50%
Age18 yr11 yr
Price£62.94£46.8
Rating5.00/5

The Deveron 18 Year Old

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

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £47 vs £63.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.94 vs £46.8)

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.8 vs £62.94)

Cons

  • 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 Blended?

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

Honey

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