Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£72
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Inchgower
£85
| Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Inchgower |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 50% |
| Age | 19 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 £85.
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 £84.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.95 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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
Only Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange