Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle vs Bushmills Millennium Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle
Kraken
£18

Bushmills Millennium Malt
Bushmills
★ 5.00
£12
| Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle | Bushmills Millennium Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kraken | Bushmills |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £17.95 | £11.78 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Quick verdict
Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £18.
For beginners: Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£17.95 vs £11.78)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Kraken?
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle 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 Bushmills?
Bushmills Millennium Malt 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bushmills Millennium Malt