Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryDeanstonLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.4%53%
Age19 yr15 yr
Price£71.95£94.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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 £95.

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

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 £94.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water

Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 vs £71.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

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

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

OilyFresh FruitToasted

Where to buy

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

Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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