Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway CollectionTormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBushmillsTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.3%60.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£133.98£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value40/100

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £134.

For beginners: Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.98 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £133.98)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection 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 Tormore?

Tormore 28 Year Old - 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

Vanilla

Only Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

HoneyFresh FruitCitricCooked Fruit

Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractOld WoodToasted

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