WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World vs Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old WorldLittlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryWhistlePigLittlemill
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age12 yr25 yr
Price£124£145.48
Rating5.00/5

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value40/100

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £145.

For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£145.48 vs £124)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy WhistlePig?

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SherriedDried FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Old WoodToastedMalt ExtractLeatheryNutty

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