Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Knockando 15 Year Old 1998

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

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Knockando 15 Year Old 1998
DistilleryMaster of MaltKnockando
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%43%
Age3 yr15 yr
Price£29.95£47.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Knockando 15 Year Old 1998

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knockando 15 Year Old 1998

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £47.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Knockando 15 Year Old 1998

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.95 vs £29.95)

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 Knockando?

Knockando 15 Year Old 1998 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

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

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Knockando 15 Year Old 1998

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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