Bowmore 11 Year Old vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Bowmore 11 Year OldIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBowmoreMaster of Malt
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV40%45%
Age11 yr3 yr
Price£47.5£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 11 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bowmore 11 Year Old

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 0.00).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £48.

For beginners: Bowmore 11 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 11 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.5 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £47.5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 11 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 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

Honey

Only Bowmore 11 Year Old

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitOily

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

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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