Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle
★ 4.67
£23
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series | Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Bottle | Master of Malt |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46.3% | 45% |
| Age | NAS | 3 yr |
| Price | £23 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series is better value at £23 vs £30.
For beginners: Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£23 vs £29.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £23)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Black?
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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Only Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Only Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)