Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£72
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box)
Glenmorangie
£97
| Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 43% |
| Age | 19 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £97.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box)
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box)
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 £97.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box) is more approachable (90/100 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 £97.37)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£97.37 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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box) 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 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box)
Where to buy
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (without Presentation Box)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange