The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked HojichaIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe JapaneseMaster of Malt
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£28.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

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

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

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).

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha is better value at £29 vs £30.

For beginners: The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.95 vs £29.95)

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 £28.95)

Who should buy The?

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha 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 The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

Hay-likeNutty

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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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