Bushmills Millennium Malt vs Riserva Carlo Alberto L’artiglio Del Tigre / Small Bottle
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Bushmills
★ 5.00
£12
Riserva Carlo Alberto L’artiglio Del Tigre / Small Bottle
Riserva Carlo Alberto
£17
| Bushmills Millennium Malt | Riserva Carlo Alberto L’artiglio Del Tigre / Small Bottle | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Riserva Carlo Alberto |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £11.78 | £16.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Riserva Carlo Alberto L’artiglio Del Tigre / Small Bottle
Bushmills Millennium Malt
Riserva Carlo Alberto L’artiglio Del Tigre / Small Bottle
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Riserva Carlo Alberto L’artiglio Del Tigre / Small Bottle
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −More expensive (£16.95 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 Riserva?
Riserva Carlo Alberto L’artiglio Del Tigre / 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
Only Riserva Carlo Alberto L’artiglio Del Tigre / Small Bottle