Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Velvet Cap Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Peated Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
Velvet Cap Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Peated Sherry Cask Finish
Blackwater
£62
| Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | Velvet Cap Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Peated Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copper Rivet Distillery | Blackwater |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £47.3 | £62.11 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Velvet Cap Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Peated Sherry Cask Finish
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Velvet Cap Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Peated Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £62.
For beginners: Velvet Cap Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Peated Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £62.11)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Velvet Cap Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Peated Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£62.11 vs £47.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Velvet?
Velvet Cap Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Peated Sherry Cask Finish 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.
Tasting notes
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Only Velvet Cap Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Peated Sherry Cask Finish