Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy SeriesIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBlack BottleMaster of Malt
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV46.3%45%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£23£29.95
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

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

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

Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series

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 4.67).

Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series is better value at £23 vs £30.

For beginners: Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£23 vs £29.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 £23)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Black?

Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

VanillaToasted

Only Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series

SmokeyLeathery

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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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