Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single vs Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Littlemill
£595
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
| Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Laphroaig |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 48.9% |
| Age | 22 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £595 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is better value at £399 vs £595.
For beginners: Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£595 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £595)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single 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.
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)