North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory) vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryNorth BritishMaster of Malt
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainBourbon
ABV46%45%
Age14 yr3 yr
Price£31.95£29.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

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

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

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 better value at £30 vs £32.

For beginners: North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.95 vs £29.95)

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £31.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

Nutty

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

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