Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod) vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryIan MacleodMaster of Malt
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%45%
Age8 yr3 yr
Price£21.9£29.95
Rating4.48/55.00/5

Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

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

Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)

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 4.48).

Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod) is better value at £22 vs £30.

For beginners: Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£21.9 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £21.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Isle?

Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 FruitToastedMalt Extract

Only Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)

Smokey

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

Vanilla

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