Bell's 8 Year Old Extra Special - 1990s vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Bell's 8 Year Old Extra Special - 1990sIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBell'sMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%45%
Age8 yr3 yr
Price£25£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Bell's 8 Year Old Extra Special - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bell's 8 Year Old Extra Special - 1990s

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 0.00).

Bell's 8 Year Old Extra Special - 1990s is better value at £25 vs £30.

For beginners: Bell's 8 Year Old Extra Special - 1990s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bell's 8 Year Old Extra Special - 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £25)

Who should buy Bell's?

Bell's 8 Year Old Extra Special - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaMalt Extract

Only Bell's 8 Year Old Extra Special - 1990s

Old Wood

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

HoneyFresh Fruit

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