*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey TicketOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryBushmillsPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£5£4.32
Rating4.11/5

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £5.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£5 vs £4.32)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.1)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.1/5)
  • +More affordable (£4.32 vs £5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy *COMPETITION*?

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket 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 Old?

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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