Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 vs Littlemill 25 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2015
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Ardbeg
★ 2.71
£1999
Littlemill 25 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2015
Littlemill
£2250
| Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 | Littlemill 25 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Littlemill |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 50.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1999 | £2250 |
| Rating | 2.71/5 | — |
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Littlemill 25 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2015
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Littlemill 25 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2015
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 is rated higher (2.71 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 is better value at £1999 vs £2250.
For beginners: Littlemill 25 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2015 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (2.7/5)
- +More affordable (£1999 vs £2250)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
Littlemill 25 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2015
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2250 vs £1999)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 2.7)
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 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 25 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2015 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
Only Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Only Littlemill 25 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2015