Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£4995
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition
Littlemill
£5500
| Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release | Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Littlemill |
| Region | Lowland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.2% | 46.8% |
| Age | 29 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £4995 | £5500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is better value at £4995 vs £5500.
For beginners: Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 29 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£5500 vs £4995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition 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
Both taste of
Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Only Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition