Ardmore 23 Year Old - Cask 66.26 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Bushmills Millennium Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 23 Year Old - Cask 66.26 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Ardmore
£9
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Bushmills
★ 5.00
£12
| Ardmore 23 Year Old - Cask 66.26 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Bushmills Millennium Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Bushmills |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £8.88 | £11.78 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 23 Year Old - Cask 66.26 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Ardmore 23 Year Old - Cask 66.26 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Quick verdict
Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 23 Year Old - Cask 66.26 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £9 vs £12.
For beginners: Bushmills Millennium Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 23 Year Old - Cask 66.26 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£8.88 vs £11.78)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £8.88)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 23 Year Old - Cask 66.26 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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.
Tasting notes
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