Bushmills 12 Year Old vs Scallywag Three Peaks Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bushmills 12 Year Old | Scallywag Three Peaks Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £37.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Scallywag Three Peaks Edition
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Scallywag Three Peaks Edition
Quick verdict
Scallywag Three Peaks Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills 12 Year Old is better value at £38 vs £50.
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 £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag Three Peaks Edition
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 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 Three Peaks Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Scallywag Three Peaks Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange