Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye

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

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye
DistilleryDeanstonNew Riff
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV53.4%50%
Age19 yr6 yr
Price£71.95£101.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye

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 £102.

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 £101.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water

New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£101.5 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 New?

New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

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

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye

ToastedFresh FruitNutty

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