Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Littlemill
★ 5.00
£450
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £450 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £450.
For beginners: Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 vs £344.14)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £450)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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
Only Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts