Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - 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.

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - SignatoryIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBenrinnesMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%45%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£35.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - 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).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £36.

For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.95 vs £29.95)
  • 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 affordable (£29.95 vs £35.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory 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

VanillaFresh FruitToastedHoney

Only Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory

Oily

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

Malt Extract

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