Compass Box No Name 3 vs The Deveron 18 Year Old

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

Compass Box No Name 3The Deveron 18 Year Old
DistilleryCompass BoxThe Deveron
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.9%40%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£103.16£62.94
Rating5.00/5

Compass Box No Name 3

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Compass Box No Name 3

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Deveron 18 Year Old is better value at £63 vs £103.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Compass Box No Name 3

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£103.16 vs £62.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£62.94 vs £103.16)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box No Name 3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Compass Box No Name 3

SmokeyOld Wood

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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