Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl vs Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20clBushmills Millennium Malt
DistilleryWharf DistilleryBushmills
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£15£11.78
Rating5.00/5

Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £15.

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

Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£15 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 Wharf?

Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl 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 Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl

OilyCooked Mash

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

Old WoodHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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