Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
★ 4.48
£22
| Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Ian Macleod |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 45% | 40% |
| Age | 3 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £29.95 | £21.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.48/5 |
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Quick verdict
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.48).
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod) is better value at £22 vs £30.
For beginners: Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £21.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£21.9 vs £29.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Isle?
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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