Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Heaven Hill 2001 (bottled 2017) (cask 17024) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Bushmills
★ 5.00
£12
Heaven Hill 2001 (bottled 2017) (cask 17024) - Malts of Scotland
Heaven Hill
£11
| Bushmills Millennium Malt | Heaven Hill 2001 (bottled 2017) (cask 17024) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Heaven Hill |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 46.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £11.78 | £10.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Heaven Hill 2001 (bottled 2017) (cask 17024) - Malts of Scotland
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Heaven Hill 2001 (bottled 2017) (cask 17024) - Malts of Scotland
Quick verdict
Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Heaven Hill 2001 (bottled 2017) (cask 17024) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £11 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 £10.77)
Heaven Hill 2001 (bottled 2017) (cask 17024) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£10.77 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 Heaven?
Heaven Hill 2001 (bottled 2017) (cask 17024) - Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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