Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bushmills 2002 (bottled 2022) Vermouth Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

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

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Bushmills 2002 (bottled 2022) Vermouth Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
DistilleryHighland ParkBushmills
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.5%48.2%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£209.95£299
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner40/100
Value24/100

Bushmills 2002 (bottled 2022) Vermouth Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 2002 (bottled 2022) Vermouth Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £210 vs £299.

For beginners: Bushmills 2002 (bottled 2022) Vermouth Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water

Bushmills 2002 (bottled 2022) Vermouth Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £209.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 2002 (bottled 2022) Vermouth Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyOld Wood

Only Bushmills 2002 (bottled 2022) Vermouth Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

VanillaFresh FruitCitric

Where to buy

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Bushmills 2002 (bottled 2022) Vermouth Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

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