Wild Turkey 81 Proof vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Wild Turkey 81 ProofIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryWild TurkeyMaster of Malt
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonBourbon
ABV40.5%45%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£25.4£29.95
Rating4.23/55.00/5

Wild Turkey 81 Proof

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

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

Wild Turkey 81 Proof

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 4.23).

Wild Turkey 81 Proof is better value at £25 vs £30.

For beginners: Wild Turkey 81 Proof is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Wild Turkey 81 Proof

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.4 vs £29.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 £25.4)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Wild?

Wild Turkey 81 Proof suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

VanillaToasted

Only Wild Turkey 81 Proof

SmokeyCooked Mash

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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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