Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

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

Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
DistilleryBushmillsGlenDronach
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.8%53.2%
Age22 yr22 yr
Price£249.95£210
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value24/100

Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is better value at £210 vs £250.

For beginners: Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £210)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£210 vs £249.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 The?

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) 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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

Only The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

HoneyToasted

Where to buy

Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)

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