Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Kilchoman 2011 Sample / 11 Year Old / Cask 771 / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Bushmills
★ 5.00
£12
Kilchoman 2011 Sample / 11 Year Old / Cask 771 / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky
Kilchoman
£10
| Bushmills Millennium Malt | Kilchoman 2011 Sample / 11 Year Old / Cask 771 / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Kilchoman |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £11.78 | £9.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Kilchoman 2011 Sample / 11 Year Old / Cask 771 / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Kilchoman 2011 Sample / 11 Year Old / Cask 771 / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky
Quick verdict
Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilchoman 2011 Sample / 11 Year Old / Cask 771 / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky is better value at £10 vs £12.
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
- −More expensive (£11.78 vs £9.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilchoman 2011 Sample / 11 Year Old / Cask 771 / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£9.95 vs £11.78)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 2011 Sample / 11 Year Old / Cask 771 / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky 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 Kilchoman 2011 Sample / 11 Year Old / Cask 771 / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky