Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston
£106
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Loch Lomond
★ 5.00
£100
| Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 46% |
| Age | 19 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £106.01 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Deanston 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 317259) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Quick verdict
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is better value at £100 vs £106.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is more approachable (65/100 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 £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £106.01)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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