Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch WhiskyIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryHamiltonsMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£34.5£29.95
Rating4.18/55.00/5

Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

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

Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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 4.18).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £35.

For beginners: Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.5 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 £34.5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Hamiltons?

Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

ToastedHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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

VanillaMalt Extract

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