Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltBenriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky
DistilleryBushmillsBenriach
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£11.78£8.5
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky is better value at £9 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 £8.5)

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£8.5 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 Benriach?

Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside 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

Honey

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

VanillaOld WoodMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

Dried FruitSherriedChocolate

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