Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston
£106
| Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardhu | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 54.7% |
| Age | 11 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £83.9 | £106.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £106.
For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £106.01)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.01 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
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