Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

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

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
DistilleryDeanstonGlen Moray
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.4%40%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£71.95£99.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value69/100

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £72 vs £100.

For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £71.95)

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 Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old Wood

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

ToastedNutty

Where to buy

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s

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