Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club) vs Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLoch LomondDeanston
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV62.7%53.4%
Age16 yr19 yr
Price£53.95£71.95
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

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 0.00).

Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club) is better value at £54 vs £72.

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

Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.95 vs £71.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 16 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.95 vs £53.95)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club) 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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

Toasted

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

Old Wood

Where to buy

Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

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

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