Discovery Road Smile 100% Rye vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Discovery Road Smile 100% RyeMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryDiscovery RoadCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryEnglandEngland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46%56.2%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£65.57£47.3
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Discovery Road Smile 100% Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value76/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Discovery Road Smile 100% Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £66.

For beginners: Discovery Road Smile 100% Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Discovery Road Smile 100% Rye

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£65.57 vs £47.3)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £65.57)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Discovery?

Discovery Road Smile 100% Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Yeasty

Only Discovery Road Smile 100% Rye

SolventHuskyCooked MashVegetative

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Fresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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