Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Bushmills
★ 5.00
£12
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Aultmore
£19
| Bushmills Millennium Malt | Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Aultmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50% |
| Age | 25 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £11.78 | £18.65 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Quick verdict
Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£18.65 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Bushmills Millennium Malt
Only Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl