Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11775) - Provenance (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.

Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11775) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMacduffMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%45%
Age8 yr3 yr
Price£31.6£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11775) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11775) - Provenance (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 0.00).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £32.

For beginners: Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11775) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11775) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.6 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £31.6)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11775) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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