Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Littlemill
£266
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Littlemill |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 55.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £299 | £265.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) is better value at £266 vs £299.
For beginners: Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £265.9)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£265.9 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) 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 Littlemill?
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)