Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Strathisla 12 Year Old

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

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Strathisla 12 Year Old
DistilleryMaster of MaltStrathisla
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age3 yr12 yr
Price£29.95£32.63
Rating5.00/54.24/5

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

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

Strathisla 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathisla 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.24).

Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £33.

For beginners: Strathisla 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 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)
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £32.63)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathisla 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.63 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 Strathisla?

Strathisla 12 Year Old 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 Strathisla 12 Year Old

SherriedCooked Fruit

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