Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L) vs Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)
Littlemill
£1422
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan
★ 4.83
£999
| Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L) | Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | The Macallan |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 43.5% |
| Age | 27 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £1421.84 | £999 |
| Rating | — | 4.83/5 |
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £999 vs £1422.
For beginners: Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1421.84 vs £999)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£999 vs £1421.84)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 27 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)
Only Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)