Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Bowmore
£74
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 5.00
£46
| Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 55% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £73.86 | £45.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Quick verdict
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is better value at £46 vs £74.
For beginners: Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.86 vs £45.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £73.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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
Only Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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Where to buy
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange