Astra Victoria 12 Year Old vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Astra Victoria 12 Year OldIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAstra VictoriaMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV45.8%45%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£27.95£29.95
Rating3.17/55.00/5

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old

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

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

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

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old

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 3.17).

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old is better value at £28 vs £30.

For beginners: Astra Victoria 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.2 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £27.95)

Who should buy Astra?

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Astra Victoria 12 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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