Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£120
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Kilchoman |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 56.9% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £120 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £120.
For beginners: Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£77 vs £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection 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 Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength 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 Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange