Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£399
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Littlemill
£595
| Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Littlemill |
| Region | Lowland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £399 | £595 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Quick verdict
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £399 vs £595.
For beginners: Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £595)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£595 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single 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
Only Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single