Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryMaster of MaltLochnagar
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%46%
Age3 yr11 yr
Price£29.95£27.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £28 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £27.95)

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • 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 Royal?

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Citric

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