Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist RumIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryOld MonkMaster of Malt
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£27.5£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum

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).

Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum is better value at £28 vs £30.

For beginners: Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.5 vs £29.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £27.5)

Who should buy Old?

Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Toasted

Only Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum

ChocolateNuttyCooked Fruit

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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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