Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bushmills Millennium Malt | Grant's Family Reserve (35cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Grant's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £11.78 | £9.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)
Quick verdict
Bushmills Millennium Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Grant's Family Reserve (35cl) is better value at £10 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£11.78 vs £9.99)
Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£9.99 vs £11.78)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Grant's?
Grant's Family Reserve (35cl) 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
Only Bushmills Millennium Malt
Only Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)