Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Roseisle 12 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

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

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Roseisle 12 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)
DistilleryMaster of MaltRoseisle
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%56.5%
Age3 yr12 yr
Price£29.95£33.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Roseisle 12 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Roseisle 12 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £34.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £33.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Roseisle 12 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£33.95 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Roseisle?

Roseisle 12 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023) 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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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