Bowmore 12 Year Old vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 12 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 3.87
£39
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Bowmore 12 Year Old | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £38.79 | £47.3 |
| Rating | 3.87/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 12 Year Old
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Bowmore 12 Year Old
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.87).
Bowmore 12 Year Old is better value at £39 vs £47.
For beginners: Bowmore 12 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.79 vs £47.3)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.3 vs £38.79)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 12 Year Old 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 Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bowmore 12 Year Old
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137