Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

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

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland WhiskyGlengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
DistilleryLittlemillGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£1560£995
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1560.

For beginners: Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1560 vs £995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£995 vs £1560)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitToasted

Only Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

Hay-like

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

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