Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (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.

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMortlachMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%45%
Age13 yr3 yr
Price£34.42£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (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 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 £34.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.42 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 £34.42)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

Nutty

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

Fresh Fruit

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