Bushmills 12 Year Old vs Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Bushmills
£38
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathdearn
★ 5.00
£45
| Bushmills 12 Year Old | Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Strathdearn |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £37.95 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills 12 Year Old is better value at £38 vs £45.
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 £44.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 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 Strathdearn?
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Bushmills 12 Year Old
Only Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange