Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve vs Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Bushmills
£60
Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition
Old Perth
★ 5.00
£54
| Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve | Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Old Perth |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £59.99 | £53.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition
Quick verdict
Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition is better value at £54 vs £60.
For beginners: Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.99 vs £53.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£53.95 vs £59.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve 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.
Who should buy Old?
Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition 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
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Only Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
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Where to buy
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange