Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£67
| Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copper Rivet Distillery | Edradour |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 55% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £47.3 | £66.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
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 £67.
For beginners: Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £66.84)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£66.84 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 Ballechin?
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Only Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask