Littlemill 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 2916) - First Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Littlemill 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 2916) - First CaskTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryLittlemillTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%65%
Age20 yr23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 2916) - First Cask

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Littlemill 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 2916) - First Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.

For beginners: Littlemill 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 2916) - First Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 2916) - First Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 2916) - First Cask 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Littlemill 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 2916) - First Cask

Old WoodToastedNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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