Bushmills 21 Year Old vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

Bushmills 21 Year OldInchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
DistilleryBushmillsLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£149.5£99.95
Rating4.56/55.00/5

Bushmills 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value30/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Bushmills 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is better value at £100 vs £150.

For beginners: Bushmills 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£149.5 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £149.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 21 Year Old 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Bushmills 21 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Bushmills 21 Year Old

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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