Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Deanston
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £122.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Old Wood, Toasted, Honey, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Casks 600009 & 10 are the heart of Deanston's 21 Year Old 1996 Benchmark bottling by Murray McDavid. With an ABV of 46.0% and tags like 'Old Wood' and 'Toasted', these influences might just sing through each sip. Priced at £122.95, its 5.0 rating suggests either consistent excellence or rare appeal.
Similar bottles to Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits — North Star Spirits, £116.95, 5.0★ · Old Wood, Vanilla, Nutty
- Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection — Caperdonich, £139.9, 5.0★ · Smokey, Medicinal, Toasted, Dried Fruit
- Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail — Strathisla, £87.07, 5.0★ · Sherried, Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit
Different style alternatives to Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) — Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire, £99.95, 5.0★ · Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Nutty
- Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) — Tobermory, £89.95, 5.0★ · Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Oily
- Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) — MacNair's, £125, 5.0★ · Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Oily

Deanston
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Community score · 2 ratings
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 21-year-old single malt from Deanston (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, old wood, toasted, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Casks 600009 & 10 are the heart of Deanston's 21 Year Old 1996 Benchmark bottling by Murray McDavid. With an ABV of 46.0% and tags like 'Old Wood' and 'Toasted', these influences might just sing through each sip. Priced at £122.95, its 5.0 rating suggests either consistent excellence or rare appeal.
Explore similar whiskies
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
DrinkNeatly earns an affiliate commission if you buy via links on this page · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers