Fercullen 10 Year Old vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Fercullen 10 Year OldMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryFercullenCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryIrelandEngland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV40%56.2%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£52.5£47.3
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value95/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Fercullen 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £53.

For beginners: Fercullen 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.5 vs £47.3)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £52.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Fercullen?

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

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Fercullen 10 Year Old

VanillaHoneyNutty

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyHay-likeGreen-House

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