Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Bushmills
£399
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Tamdhu |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £399 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £395 vs £399.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £395)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£395 vs £399)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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.
Who should buy Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)