The Whistler 5 Year Old Double Oaked vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

The Whistler 5 Year Old Double OakedMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryBoannCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryIrelandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%56.2%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£44.95£47.3
Rating3.00/55.00/5

The Whistler 5 Year Old Double Oaked

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner90/100
Value67/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

The Whistler 5 Year Old Double Oaked

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

The Whistler 5 Year Old Double Oaked is better value at £45 vs £47.

For beginners: The Whistler 5 Year Old Double Oaked is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

The Whistler 5 Year Old Double Oaked

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £47.3)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £44.95)

Who should buy The?

The Whistler 5 Year Old Double Oaked is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only The Whistler 5 Year Old Double Oaked

VanillaSherriedHoney

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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