Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35clIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLaphroaigMaster of Malt
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV40%45%
Age10 yr3 yr
Price£24.99£29.95
Rating4.83/55.00/5

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

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

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

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

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 4.83).

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl is better value at £25 vs £30.

For beginners: Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.99 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £24.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Only Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

SmokeyMedicinalKippery

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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

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