Bushmills 16 Year Old vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 16 Year Old
Bushmills
★ 4.66
£74
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
| Bushmills 16 Year Old | Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Ardmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.9% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £73.95 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 4.66/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 16 Year Old
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bushmills 16 Year Old
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.66).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £74.
For beginners: Bushmills 16 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.95 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £73.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 16 Year Old 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 Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Both taste of
Only Bushmills 16 Year Old
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Bushmills 16 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange