Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970sBunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBarton BrandsBunnahabhain
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%56.5%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£180£149.95
Rating5.00/5

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value28/100

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £180.

For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£180 vs £149.95)

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £180)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Barton's?

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedVanillaTobaccoHoneyOily

Only Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitNutty

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