Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryWaterford
Region
CountryEnglandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV56.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.3£51.5
Rating5.00/5

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £52.

For beginners: Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £51.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.5 vs £47.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Waterford?

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyHay-likeGreen-House

Only Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

New WoodHoney

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