Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Inchgower 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10879) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£72
Inchgower 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10879) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
£105
| Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Inchgower 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10879) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Inchgower |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 51.5% |
| Age | 19 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £105.12 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchgower 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10879) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchgower 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10879) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £105.
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 £105.12)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Inchgower 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10879) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105.12 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10879) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Inchgower 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10879) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10879) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange