Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£350
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.2% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £349.9 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +More affordable (£349.9 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £349.9)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
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Where to buy
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange