Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltEdinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
DistilleryBushmillsEdinburgh
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£11.78£14.95
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle

Smoke72/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character

Cons

  • More expensive (£14.95 vs £11.78)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

VanillaOld WoodHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle

SolventMedicinal

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