Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltLighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBushmillsBrave New Spirits
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£11.78£18.9
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£18.9 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 Lighthouse?

Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

VanillaOld WoodHoney

Only Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyToastedMedicinal

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