Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Bushmills
★ 5.00
£12
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label)
Balvenie
£17
| Bushmills Millennium Malt | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £11.78 | £17 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label)
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label)
Quick verdict
Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £17.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£17 vs £11.78)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Balvenie?
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label) 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
Only Bushmills Millennium Malt
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label)