Ballantine's Finest vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Ballantine's FinestIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBallantine'sMaster of Malt
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£21.5£29.95
Rating3.87/55.00/5

Ballantine's Finest

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Ballantine's Finest

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.87).

Ballantine's Finest is better value at £22 vs £30.

For beginners: Ballantine's Finest is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ballantine's Finest

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£21.5 vs £29.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £21.5)

Who should buy Ballantine's?

Ballantine's Finest suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Indiana?

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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