The Epicurean 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 EpicureanIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe EpicureanMaster of Malt
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV46.2%45%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£34£29.95
Rating4.40/55.00/5

The Epicurean

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

The Epicurean

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 4.40).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £34.

For beginners: The Epicurean is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Epicurean

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £34)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean 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 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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

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