Knockando 15 Year Old 1998 vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Knockando 15 Year Old 1998Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryKnockandoMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%45%
Age15 yr3 yr
Price£47.95£29.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Knockando 15 Year Old 1998

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

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

Knockando 15 Year Old 1998

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 better value at £30 vs £48.

For beginners: Knockando 15 Year Old 1998 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knockando 15 Year Old 1998

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.95 vs £29.95)

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £47.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 15 Year Old 1998 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

HoneyToasted

Only Knockando 15 Year Old 1998

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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