Wharf Distillery Lemon and Basil Gin, 20cl vs Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Wharf Distillery Lemon and Basil Gin, 20clBushmills Millennium Malt
DistilleryWharf DistilleryBushmills
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£10.99£11.78
Rating5.00/5

Wharf Distillery Lemon and Basil Gin, 20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Wharf Distillery Lemon and Basil Gin, 20cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Wharf Distillery Lemon and Basil Gin, 20cl is better value at £11 vs £12.

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

Wharf Distillery Lemon and Basil Gin, 20cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£10.99 vs £11.78)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £10.99)

Who should buy Wharf?

Wharf Distillery Lemon and Basil Gin, 20cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Wharf Distillery Lemon and Basil Gin, 20cl

CitricLeafyFragant

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

VanillaOld WoodHoneyMalt Extract

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