Bushmills Millennium Malt vs *COMPETITION* Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket

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

Bushmills Millennium Malt*COMPETITION* Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket
DistilleryBushmillsHibiki
Region
CountryIrelandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£11.78£15
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

*COMPETITION* Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

*COMPETITION* Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £15.

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

*COMPETITION* Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£15 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 *COMPETITION*?

*COMPETITION* Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket 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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only *COMPETITION* Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket

Citric

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