Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Crow
£36
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 5.00
£46
| Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Crow | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 55% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £35.95 | £45.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Quick verdict
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £46.
For beginners: Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.95 vs £45.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£45.95 vs £35.95)
Who should buy Old?
Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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
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