Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Littlemill
£600
| Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Littlemill |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £399 | £600 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is better value at £399 vs £600.
For beginners: Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £600)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£600 vs £399)
- −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 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Only Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky