Bushmills Millennium Malt vs The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)

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

Bushmills Millennium MaltThe One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)
DistilleryBushmillsThe Lakes Distillery
Region
CountryIrelandEngland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46.6%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£11.78£18.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bushmills Millennium Malt

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

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Bushmills Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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
  • +More affordable (£11.78 vs £18.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£18.95 vs £11.78)

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 The?

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Bushmills Millennium Malt

Old WoodHoneyMalt Extract

Only The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)

SherriedCooked Fruit

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