Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Littlemill 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Balvenie
£450
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Littlemill
★ 4.75
£299
| Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Littlemill 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Littlemill |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £450 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 4.75/5 |
Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Littlemill 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 12 Year Old is better value at £299 vs £450.
For beginners: Littlemill 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £450)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Littlemill 12 Year Old