Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Bellevoye Blanc

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltBellevoye Blanc
DistilleryBushmillsBellevoye
Region
CountryIrelandFrance
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£11.78£18.74
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Bellevoye Blanc

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bellevoye Blanc

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £19.

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

Bushmills Millennium Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£11.78 vs £18.74)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bellevoye Blanc

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£18.74 vs £11.78)

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.

Who should buy Bellevoye?

Bellevoye Blanc 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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only Bellevoye Blanc

Toasted

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