Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection vs Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

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

Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway CollectionGlenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
DistilleryBushmillsGlenugie
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%52.1%
Age32 yr30 yr
Price£999£899
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value6/100

Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is better value at £899 vs £999.

For beginners: Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 30 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£999 vs £899)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899 vs £999)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water

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 Glenugie?

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyDried FruitOld Wood

Only Bushmills 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 6095) Port Cask - The Causeway Collection

Vanilla

Only Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Leathery

Where to buy

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