Dewar's 16 Year Old Double Agent - Sweet and Smoky (1L) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dewar's 16 Year Old Double Agent - Sweet and Smoky (1L)
Dewar's
★ 4.00
£57
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Dewar's 16 Year Old Double Agent - Sweet and Smoky (1L) | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dewar's | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.2% |
| Age | 16 yr | NAS |
| Price | £56.53 | £47.3 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dewar's 16 Year Old Double Agent - Sweet and Smoky (1L)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Dewar's 16 Year Old Double Agent - Sweet and Smoky (1L)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £57.
For beginners: Dewar's 16 Year Old Double Agent - Sweet and Smoky (1L) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Dewar's 16 Year Old Double Agent - Sweet and Smoky (1L)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.53 vs £47.3)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £56.53)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Dewar's?
Dewar's 16 Year Old Double Agent - Sweet and Smoky (1L) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Dewar's 16 Year Old Double Agent - Sweet and Smoky (1L)
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137