Balblair 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Balblair 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBalblairMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%45%
Age10 yr3 yr
Price£22.92£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Balblair 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

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).

Balblair 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £23 vs £30.

For beginners: Balblair 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Balblair 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£22.92 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 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 £22.92)

Who should buy Balblair?

Balblair 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

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