Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Aquila 12 Year Old WhiskyMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryAquilaCopper Rivet Distillery
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.3%56.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£34.95£47.3
Rating4.80/55.00/5

Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).

Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £47.3)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £34.95)

Who should buy Aquila?

Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky 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 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 Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky

HoneyNuttySherriedToasted

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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