Compass Box Peat Monster Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Compass Box Peat Monster Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch WhiskyDeanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCompass BoxDeanston
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53.4%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£103£71.95
Rating5.00/5

Compass Box Peat Monster Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Compass Box Peat Monster Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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).

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £72 vs £103.

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

Compass Box Peat Monster Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£103 vs £71.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £103)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box Peat Monster Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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 Extract

Only Compass Box Peat Monster Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokeyCitricToasted

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

HoneyOld Wood

Explore more