Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended Malt vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended MaltMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryBerry Bros & RuddCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryUnited KingdomEngland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£39.5£47.3
Rating5.00/5

Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £47.3)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £39.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Berry?

Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended Malt

SmokeyCooked FruitToasted

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeGreen-House

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