Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey vs Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Bushmills
£750
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£499
| Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey | Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Talisker |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 45.8% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £750 | £499 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Quick verdict
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) is better value at £499 vs £750.
For beginners: Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£750 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£499 vs £750)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Old?
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Only Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Where to buy
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange