Glenfarclas 1953 - 58 Years Old vs Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

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

Glenfarclas 1953 - 58 Years OldLittlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky
DistilleryGlenfarclasLittlemill
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age58 yrNAS
Price£7500£5500
Rating4.60/5

Glenfarclas 1953 - 58 Years Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value1/100

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 1953 - 58 Years Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 1953 - 58 Years Old is rated higher (4.60 vs 0.00).

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky is better value at £5500 vs £7500.

For beginners: Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 1953 - 58 Years Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£7500 vs £5500)

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£5500 vs £7500)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 1953 - 58 Years Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release 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 Glenfarclas 1953 - 58 Years Old

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

FragantVanillaFresh FruitHoney

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