Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
Littlemill
£300
| Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Littlemill |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £399 | £300 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers) is better value at £300 vs £399.
For beginners: Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £300)
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
Pros
- +More affordable (£300 vs £399)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers) 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 Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Only Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)