Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Bushmills
★ 5.00
£12
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Glenkinchie
£17
| Bushmills Millennium Malt | Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Glenkinchie |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £11.78 | £17.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Quick verdict
Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £17.
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
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£17.25 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 Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bushmills Millennium Malt