Strathisla 12 Year Old vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Strathisla 12 Year OldIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryStrathislaMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV40%45%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£32.63£29.95
Rating4.24/55.00/5

Strathisla 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Strathisla 12 Year Old

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 4.24).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £33.

For beginners: Strathisla 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.63 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 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)
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £32.63)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyToasted

Only Strathisla 12 Year Old

SherriedCooked Fruit

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

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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