Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - 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.

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - SignatoryIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCraigellachieMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%45%
Age8 yr3 yr
Price£29.91£29.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - 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 4.00).

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory is better value at £30 vs £30.

For beginners: Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.91 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £29.91)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory

Nutty

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

HoneyToasted

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