Bell's Original 35cl vs Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Bell's Original 35clBushmills Millennium Malt
DistilleryBell'sBushmills
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
Age8 yr25 yr
Price£11.78£11.78
Rating5.00/5

Bell's Original 35cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Bell's Original 35cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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

For beginners: Bushmills Millennium Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Bell's Original 35cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bell's?

Bell's Original 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Bell's Original 35cl

Toasted

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

Old WoodHoney

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