Benrinnes 26 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.

Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBenrinnesDeanston
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.8%53.4%
Age26 yr19 yr
Price£118.95£71.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value42/100

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

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

Benrinnes 26 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 better value at £72 vs £119.

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

Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 19 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£118.95 vs £71.95)

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £118.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

Only Benrinnes 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Toasted

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