Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 4.15
£50
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old | Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £49.5 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 4.15/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.15).
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £50.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.5 vs £29.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 £49.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old 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 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
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Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
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