Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 108) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 108) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryDeanstonInchgower
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.4%59.6%
Age19 yr13 yr
Price£71.95£68.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 108) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 108) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 108) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £69 vs £72.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.95 vs £68.95)

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 108) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£68.95 vs £71.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
  • 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 108) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

Honey

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 108) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitVegetative

Where to buy

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 108) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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