Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo vs Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£650
| Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bushmills |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 50.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £399 | £650 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
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
Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection
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: Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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
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)
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.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Only Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection