Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% vs Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Glenglassaugh
★ 5.00
£400
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Bushmills
£399
| Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% | Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenglassaugh | Bushmills |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.8% | 51.6% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £399.95 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Quick verdict
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) is better value at £399 vs £400.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399.95 vs £399)
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Pros
- +More affordable (£399 vs £399.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) 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 Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
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Where to buy
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange