The English - Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

The English - Gently Smoked Sherry HogsheadMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryThe English DistilleryCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryEnglandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£66.95£47.3
Rating3.00/55.00/5

The English - Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value45/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

The English - Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £67.

For beginners: The English - Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

The English - Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £47.3)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £66.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The English - Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Only The English - Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead

SmokeySherriedHoneyToasted

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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