Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky
Waterford
£52
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Waterford | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | England |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.2% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £51.5 | £47.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £52.
For beginners: Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.5 vs £47.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 £51.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Waterford?
Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
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
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