Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBenromachMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%45%
Age10 yr3 yr
Price£33.95£29.95
Rating4.36/55.00/5

Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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 4.36).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £34.

For beginners: Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£33.95 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 £33.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SherriedDried Fruit

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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