Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£650
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 54.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £650 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is better value at £399 vs £650.
For beginners: Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£650 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £650)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - 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 Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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
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