1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) vs Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)Bushmills Millennium Malt
Distillery1512 SpiritsBushmills
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£7.21£11.78
Rating3.75/55.00/5

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is better value at £7 vs £12.

For beginners: Bushmills Millennium Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£7.21 vs £11.78)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)

Bushmills Millennium Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£11.78 vs £7.21)

Who should buy 1512?

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) 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

Vanilla

Only 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Tobacco

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

Old WoodHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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