Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Very Old Barton (45%)

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

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Very Old Barton (45%)
DistilleryMaster of MaltBarton Distilling Company
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonBourbon
ABV45%45%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£29.95£30.52
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Very Old Barton (45%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Very Old Barton (45%)

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 £31.

For beginners: Very Old Barton (45%) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

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 £30.52)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Very Old Barton (45%)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£30.52 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Very?

Very Old Barton (45%) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Very Old Barton (45%)

New Wood

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