Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Secret Distillery #1 28 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltSecret Distillery #1 28 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBushmillsThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age25 yr28 yr
Price£11.78£16.19
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Secret Distillery #1 28 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Distillery #1 28 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £16.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Secret Distillery #1 28 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£16.19 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 Secret?

Secret Distillery #1 28 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyMalt Extract

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Secret Distillery #1 28 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

NuttyToasted

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