Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old

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

Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
DistilleryAultmoreBowmore
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%56.9%
Age38 yr10 yr
Price£695.95£499
Rating4.80/5

Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value10/100

Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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).

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)

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

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodMalt ExtractVanillaToastedHoney

Only Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitLeatheryMedicinal

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