The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryThe Three DrinkersTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV45%55%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£39.95£45.95
Rating4.89/55.00/5

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.89).

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 is better value at £40 vs £46.

For beginners: The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £45.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£45.95 vs £39.95)

Who should buy The?

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

Malt Extract

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SherriedCooked Fruit

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