Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

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

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)
DistilleryMaster of MaltNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonGrain
ABV45%46%
Age3 yr14 yr
Price£29.95£31.95
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

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £32.

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 £31.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.95 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 North?

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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

Fresh Fruit

Only North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

Nutty

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