Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltClynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
DistilleryBushmillsClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%55.4%
Age25 yr24 yr
Price£11.78£8.88
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £9 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 £8.88)

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£8.88 vs £11.78)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld WoodHoneyMalt Extract

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

Fresh Fruit

Only Clynelish 24 Year Old - Cask 26.57 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Toasted

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