Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask MaturedBushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
DistilleryAmrutBushmills
Region
CountryIndiaIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%54.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£88.99£120
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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).

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

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)

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanilla

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Cooked FruitOld WoodDried Fruit

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