Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltDalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED
DistilleryBushmillsDalmore
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.5%
Age25 yr27 yr
Price£11.78£18.06
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £18.

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

Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£18.06 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 Dalmore?

Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED 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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED

SherriedDried Fruit

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