Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection vs Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£120
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Amrut
★ 5.00
£89
| Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection | Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Amrut |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £120 | £88.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £120.
For beginners: Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 vs £88.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.99 vs £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection 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 Amrut?
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured 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
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