Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol 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 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£120
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 60.2% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £120 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection is better value at £120 vs £124.
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
- +More affordable (£120 vs £123.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £120)
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 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
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Where to buy
Bushmills 2012 (bottled 2022) Pomerol Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange