The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing) vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing)Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryDouglas LaingMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£21.5£29.95
Rating3.40/55.00/5

The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing)

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 3.40).

The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing) is better value at £22 vs £30.

For beginners: The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing)

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 (3.4 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 The?

The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing)

Nutty

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

VanillaToasted

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