Bushmills 12 Year Old vs Scallywag 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bushmills 12 Year Old | Scallywag 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £37.95 | £44.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills 12 Year Old is better value at £38 vs £44.
For beginners: Bushmills 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.95 vs £44.25)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.25 vs £37.95)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 12 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 Scallywag?
Scallywag 10 Year Old 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 Scallywag 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange