Deanston 18 Year Old (cask 1858) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 18 Year Old (cask 1858) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Deanston
★ 1.00
£174
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Deanston 18 Year Old (cask 1858) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | WhistlePig |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 54.7% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £173.95 | £124 |
| Rating | 1.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 18 Year Old (cask 1858) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Deanston 18 Year Old (cask 1858) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £174.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Deanston 18 Year Old (cask 1858) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £124)
- −Lower community rating (1.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 18 Year Old (cask 1858) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Deanston 18 Year Old (cask 1858) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World