Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£72
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Loch Lomond
£115
| Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 51% |
| Age | 19 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £114.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
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 £115.
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 £114.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 19 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland 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)
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Where to buy
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange