Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single MaltIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryJohn Crabbie & Co.Master of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV40%45%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£32.74£29.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

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 4.00).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £33.

For beginners: Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.74 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £32.74)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Crabbie?

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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