Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean SmoothIndiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryDewar'sMaster of Malt
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%45%
Age8 yr3 yr
Price£27.95£29.95
Rating3.25/55.00/5

Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth

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 3.25).

Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth is better value at £28 vs £30.

For beginners: Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.3 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £27.95)

Who should buy Dewar's?

Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

VanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth

Cooked Fruit

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

Malt Extract

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