Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
DistilleryDeanstonGlengoyne
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.4%48%
Age19 yr19 yr
Price£71.95£78.64
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £72 vs £79.

For beginners: Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £78.64)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.64 vs £71.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Dried FruitLeatheryNutty

Where to buy

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

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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