Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Lighthouse Unpeated Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltLighthouse Unpeated Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBushmillsBrave New Spirits
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£11.78£18.88
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

Lighthouse Unpeated Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lighthouse Unpeated Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bushmills Millennium Malt is better value at £12 vs £19.

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

Lighthouse Unpeated Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£18.88 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 Lighthouse?

Lighthouse Unpeated Blended Scotch Whisky 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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

Old Wood

Only Lighthouse Unpeated Blended Scotch Whisky

Oily

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