Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAultmoreMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%45%
Age11 yr3 yr
Price£25.45£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)

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).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) is better value at £25 vs £30.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.45 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)

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 £25.45)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)

NuttyOld Wood

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

VanillaFresh Fruit

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