Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007 vs Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007
Aberlour
★ 3.95
£80
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£72
| Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007 | Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 53.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £79.99 | £71.95 |
| Rating | 3.95/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.95).
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £72 vs £80.
For beginners: Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 vs £71.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 £79.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007
Only Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2007
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange