Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Auchentoshan
★ 5.00
£98
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£72
| Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Deanston |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 53.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £97.95 | £71.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £72 vs £98.
For beginners: Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£97.95 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 £97.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
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Where to buy
Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange