Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£999
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 42% |
| Age | 32 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £999 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £715 vs £999.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£999 vs £715)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - 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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of