Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (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.

Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyDeanston
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.6%53.4%
Age25 yr19 yr
Price£116.95£71.95
Rating4.60/55.00/5

Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value39/100

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

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

Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (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 4.60).

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £72 vs £117.

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

Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 19 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £71.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £116.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (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

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Speyside #2 25 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Sherried

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

Old Wood

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