Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston
£106
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£87
| Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glengoyne |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 57% |
| Age | 19 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £106.01 | £86.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is better value at £87 vs £106.
For beginners: Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.01 vs £86.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£86.95 vs £106.01)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice 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
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