Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£72
Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)
Loch Lomond
£54
| Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 53.4% | 62.7% |
| Age | 19 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £53.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)
Quick verdict
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club) is better value at £54 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 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £53.95)
Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.95 vs £71.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.7%) — 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club) 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
Only Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)
Where to buy
Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange