Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Jameson Irish Whiskey (35cl)

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltJameson Irish Whiskey (35cl)
DistilleryBushmillsJameson
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£11.78£13.5
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Jameson Irish Whiskey (35cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson Irish Whiskey (35cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £14.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£11.78 vs £13.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Jameson Irish Whiskey (35cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£13.5 vs £11.78)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Jameson?

Jameson Irish Whiskey (35cl) 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 Jameson Irish Whiskey (35cl)

Leafy

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