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

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

Bushmills OriginalIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBushmillsMaster of Malt
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£22.95£29.95
Rating3.82/55.00/5

Bushmills Original

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

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

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

Bushmills Original

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 3.82).

Bushmills Original is better value at £23 vs £30.

For beginners: Bushmills Original is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Bushmills Original

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£22.95 vs £29.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £22.95)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills Original is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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

Toasted

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