Bushmills Millennium Malt vs 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bushmills Millennium Malt
Bushmills
★ 5.00
£12

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
1512 Spirits
★ 3.75
£7
| Bushmills Millennium Malt | 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | 1512 Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 43% | 47% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £11.78 | £7.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.75/5 |
Bushmills Millennium Malt
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
Bushmills Millennium Malt
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
Quick verdict
Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is better value at £7 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£11.78 vs £7.21)
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£7.21 vs £11.78)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 1512?
1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) 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
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