Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Bushmills Millennium Malt
DistilleryClynelishBushmills
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%43%
Age24 yr25 yr
Price£8.88£11.78
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £9 vs £12.

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

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£8.88 vs £11.78)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • 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

  • More expensive (£11.78 vs £8.88)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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.

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Toasted

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

Fresh Fruit

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