Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s vs Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

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

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000sDeanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
DistilleryTobermoryDeanston
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%49.8%
Age10 yr18 yr
Price£99.99£85.32
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is better value at £85 vs £100.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £85.32)

Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£85.32 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Deanston 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 92411 & 92412) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

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