North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryNorth BritishDeanston
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV56.3%53.4%
Age27 yr19 yr
Price£52.95£71.95
Rating4.80/55.00/5

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value91/100

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value69/100

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £53 vs £72.

For beginners: Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £71.95)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.95 vs £52.95)

Who should buy North?

North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Old WoodVanillaHoney

Only North British 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Nutty

Only Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt Extract

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