Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory) vs Littlemill 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)
Highland Park
£425
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Littlemill
★ 4.75
£299
| Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory) | Littlemill 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Littlemill |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 40% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £425 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 4.75/5 |
Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Littlemill 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 12 Year Old is better value at £299 vs £425.
For beginners: Littlemill 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£425 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £425)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)
Only Littlemill 12 Year Old