Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old vs Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 4.80
£499
Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aultmore
£696
| Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old | Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Aultmore |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 54.3% |
| Age | 10 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £499 | £695.95 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | — |
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is better value at £499 vs £696.
For beginners: Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£499 vs £695.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£695.95 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Only Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)