Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Littlemill
★ 5.00
£450
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Littlemill |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 50% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £450 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £450 vs £583.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£582.95 vs £450)
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£450 vs £582.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old
Only Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)