Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs The Epicurean

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137The Epicurean
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryThe Epicurean
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.2%46.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.3£34
Rating5.00/54.40/5

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

The Epicurean

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).

The Epicurean is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: The Epicurean is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £34)

The Epicurean

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34 vs £47.3)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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.

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean 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

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyHay-likeGreen-House

Only The Epicurean

HoneyVanilla

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